§ 2-267. Specific powers and duties of purchasing director; delegation of authority.

(a)

In addition to any other powers and duties conferred by this division, the purchasing director shall:

(1)

Procure for the county the best value in supplies and contractual and professional services.

(2)

Encourage competition, discourage uniform bidding and endeavor to obtain as full and as open competition as possible on all purchases and sales.

(3)

Keep informed of current developments in the field of purchasing, prices, market conditions and new products, and secure for the county the benefits of research conducted in the field of purchasing by other governmental jurisdictions, technical societies, trade associations, and private businesses and organizations.

(4)

Prescribe and maintain a standard purchasing manual for all using agencies.

(5)

Prescribe and maintain such forms necessary to the performance of this division.

(6)

Prepare and adopt standard purchasing nomenclature for using agencies and suppliers.

(7)

Exploit the possibilities of buying in bulk to take full advantage of discounts.

(8)

Obtain for the county all tax exemptions to which it is entitled.

(9)

Have the authority to disqualify a bidder or vendor from receiving any business from the county for a stated period of time for noncompliance with this division or any other applicable laws, rules or regulations.

(b)

The purchasing director may delegate authority to designees or to any department, agency or official and shall be responsible for their actions.

(Ord. No. 90-20, § 7, 5-17-90)