Colton Municipal Code Ch. 2.19 Professional Services Contracts and Settlement Agreements

A. This section applies to any settlement agreement between the City and existing or terminated Employees' contract or agreement ("contract") between the City and the provider of Professional Services, including medical, dental, or vision, which services are provided to the City's Employees as Part of the City's benefits packages. Contract Shall be effective unless Approved by the vote of the City Council or otherwise Approved in a manner with this section.

B. In accordance with California Code Section 40602, the Mayor Shall execute all contracts made or entered into by the City, unless another City officer or Employee is authorized to execute such contract pursuant to this code or Ordinance adopted by the City Council. The Human Resources Director is authorized to Sign the Following types of contracts made or entered into by the City:

1. Contracts Approved by a majority vote of the City Council;

2. Settlement agreement contracts Approved by a majority vote of the City Council;

3. Amendments to contracts where such amendments are Approved by a majority vote of the City Council.

C. All contracts executed by the Human Resources Director Shall be attested to by the City Clerk.

D. No Person other than the Mayor, the City Manager or other Person expressly authorized by this Code or other Ordinance May bind the City. Any purported contract not executed in conformity with this Code or chapter is void and Shall not be the subject of implied ratification or estoppel, unless expressly ratified by Resolution duly adopted by the City Council.

(Ord. 0-16-98 § 1, 1998)