§ 2-113. Delegation.

(a)

Limited delegation. The director may delegate to any county department the authority to purchase independently such materials, supplies, equipment, or services of a special character as are used only by that county department or which may be more efficiently purchased by that county department. Such delegation must be made by written notice from the director to the county department and shall remain in effect unless modified or revoked by the director in writing in the director's sole and exclusive discretion. A county department which has been delegated purchasing authority by the director shall:

(1)

Forward all written contracts resulting from the purchasing activity to the director for execution of the contract by the director.

(2)

Comply with such standards and rules as promulgated by the director concerning the exercise of independent purchasing.

(b)

Information request. The director may call upon any county department or employee for information, advisement, or assistance in the performance of purchasing activity which is within the scope of such county department or employee to provide.

( Res. of 12-18-18(1) )