A. Any contract made or purportedly made by any person shall not be an obligation of the town unless made in accordance with the provisions of this section, except as otherwise provided in this code.

B. All contracts shall be in writing and shall be signed by the mayor, the city manager or by any other person authorized by state law, this code or an ordinance, resolution, motion or contract adopted or approved by the city council. No oral contract shall become an obligation of the town.

C. For the purposes of this section, the term “contract” shall refer to any agreement, contract, lease, promise, or other obligation to which the town is, or is alleged to be, a party and shall include, but not be limited to, any contract for equipment, supplies, services, financing, or public works. (Ord. 644 § 1, 2020)