Sec. 56-9. - Joint agreements with other municipalities.

Subject to the approval of the city council of all awards costing in excess of $2,500.00, and provided that opportunity be given for competitive bidding by newspaper publication as provided herein, the purchasing agent is authorized, on behalf of the city, to enter into one or more joint agreements with one or more other Rhode Island municipalities for purpose of purchasing materials, supplies, tools and other items common in usage with such other municipalities.

(Code 1971, § 2-34)