The policy of the county is to enter into contracts for goods, services, construction, and professional services at fair and reasonable compensation for the work performed. The county shall develop procedures to (1) manage the procurement process in accordance with the law; (2) spend the taxpayers’ money wisely and fairly; (3) protect against fraud and favoritism; (4) encourage participation by county businesses and promote equality of opportunity for minority- and women-owned businesses; and (5) best meet the needs of Lake County’s various departments through continuous improvement of the county’s purchasing systems and procedures.
(1977 Code, § 1:4-1) (Ord., § 1-101, passed 12-8-2009; Ord. passed 2-12-2013; Ord. 21-0923, passed 10-12-2021)