The Manager shall let annually contracts for official advertising for the ensuing fiscal year. For this purpose he shall submit to each newspaper published in the City, a notice describing the contemplated advertising and asking for sealed proposals The proposals shall specify the type and spacing to be used at the rate or rates named in the bid. The Manager shall let the contracts for such official advertising to the lowest and best bidder publishing a newspaper of general circulation in the City; provided that in his discretion he may reject any and all bids and proceed to secure new bids in the manner herein provided.

The newspaper to which the award for such advertising is made shall be known and designated as the official newspaper.

(Election of 11-9-1971)