(A) The Purchasing Agency shall have the powers and duties afforded it by the Lake County Council. In determining and defining the powers and duties, the Lake County Council shall formulate, and enter of record in the county records, a statement prescribing and defining clearly and succinctly the field of activity of the agency, setting forth the types of purchases authorized to be made with county funds.
(B) The term "purchase" as defined by I.C. 5-22-2-4 shall include the following:
(1) "Purchase" includes any buy, procure, rent, lease or otherwise acquire.
(2) The term includes the following activities:
(a) Description of requirements;
(b) Solicitation or selection of sources;
(c) Reparation and/or award of contracts;
(d) All phases of contract administration; and
(e) All functions that pertain to purchasing.
(Ord. 1451B, passed 10-13-2020)