(A) Position established. There is hereby established within the administrative services section of county government the position of Purchasing Director. The Purchasing Director shall be subject to the provisions of the county's personnel policies and procedures and shall perform the duties enumerated pursuant in this chapter under the supervision of the Administrator or designee. The Purchasing Director is also subject to any applicable provisions of state law.
(B) Further duties. The Purchasing Director shall:
(1) Purchase all supplies, materials, equipment, and contractual services required by county agencies and using agencies and perform the purchasing-related functions required of the Purchasing Director herein;
(2) Negotiate contracts for goods and personal services and submit them for approval and award as provided herein;
(3) Use standard specifications wherever they are applicable for purchase orders and contracts and ensure compliance with the specifications through adequate inspection of deliveries;
(4) Transfer between departments and agencies supplies, materials, and equipment, which are no longer needed by a holding department and agency but which can be used by the receiving department and agency;
(5) Exchange, trade in, or sell those supplies, materials, and equipment which are surplus, obsolete, or unused and which are found by the County Administrator not to be required for public use, as provided in § 34.47;
(6) Develop, with the approval of the County Attorney as to legal sufficiency, standard forms and conditions of invitation to bid, purchase orders, and contracts; and prescribe the use by departments and agencies of other forms required in carrying out the provisions of this chapter; and amend or eliminate any such forms;
(7) Upon request of County Council, and subject to its approval of each transaction, perform those functions delegated by Council to the Purchasing Director in connection with acquisition and disposal of real property; and
(8) Prepare and maintain current bidders lists.
(Ord. 01-02-04, passed 1-7-2004; Am. Ord. 10-42-06, passed 11-15-2006)