The Purchasing Agent shall have the duties and powers prescribed by the laws of the State relating to County purchasing agents, the provisions of this article, and resolutions of the Board. The Purchasing Agent shall be the head of the Purchasing Department of the County and shall appoint such deputies, assistants, and other employees as from time to time shall be authorized. The Purchasing Agent shall furnish the Board with such reports and information as the Board from time to time may require and shall establish the methods and procedures necessary for the proper functioning of the Purchasing Department in an efficient and economical manner. (§ 2, Ord. 1551, eff. September 29, 2022)