91.530. The doing of all work and the furnishing of allsupplies for the waterworks, electric power and light plant, orany other plant or work which may be under its supervision orcontrol, shall be let out by the board of public works in thesame manner as other public works are let out, except in caseswhere it is not practicable to do such work or furnish materialby contract; and all contracts shall be submitted to the commoncouncil for approval. Said board may have charge of the purchaseof all supplies needed by the city in its several departments,under such restrictions and regulations as may be provided byordinance.
(RSMo 1939 § 7804)Prior revisions: 1929 § 7659; 1919 § 9097; 1909 § 9922