A. Selected commodities with recurring high usage rate may be stocked and issued from a central facility under the direction and control of the purchasing agent. The purchasing agent shall examine usage rates for various commodities and, in coordination with using departments, expand or reduce the quantities and types of items in central stores.

B. Central stores items shall be replenished as needed from the purchasing revolving fund through regular purchasing procedures. The inventory levels of commodities on hand shall be determined by the purchasing agent, based on economic and demand factors.

C. Detailed instructions for ordering and accounting methods shall be set forth in the administrative regulations governing the central stores’ operation.

D. Issue procedures shall be conducted with due regard for the convenience of the using departments and agencies. (Ord. 429 §1 (Exh. 1), 1999).