(a) This Chapter, other than Article XII, does not apply to:
(1) a procurement made for the employees' retirement system under procedures approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;
(2) obtaining the services of special legal counsel under Sections 213, 108, or 410 of the Charter;
(3) the procurement of an independent auditor by the County Council under Section 315 of the Charter;
(4) obtaining the services of an impasse neutral, mediator, or fact finder under a County collective bargaining law under procedures approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;
(5) obtaining copyrighted material and information which is intended for use by the public in or through a public library under procedures approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;
(6) obtaining electricity, natural gas, and compressed natural gas, under executive regulations;
(7) purchasing goods or services for a County-sponsored recreational activity if the purchase is made on behalf of an identifiable group of persons who contribute funds to participate in the activity;
(8) obtaining entertainment services, including but not limited to contracts for musical performers; and
(9) obtaining the services of experts, consultants, and investigators by the County Attorney, whether in anticipation of litigation or in preparation for trial;
(10) obtaining advertising services from media sources; and
(11) any other procurement exempted from this Chapter by another law. (1994 L.M.C., ch. 30, § 1; 2003, L.M.C., ch. 32, § 1; 2006 L.M.C., ch. 25, § 1; 2010 L.M.C., ch. 7, § 1.)