[Adopted 4-26-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-03]
There is hereby created the position of Purchasing Agent for the Township of Franklin.
The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the Mayor.
The Purchasing Agent is required to possess a valid qualified purchasing agent certificate, as issued by the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services, Department of Community Affairs.
The Purchasing Agent shall have, on behalf of the Township of Franklin, the authority, responsibility and accountability:
A. 
For the purchasing activity pursuant to Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.);
B. 
To prepare public advertising for and to receive bids and requests for proposals for the provision or performance of goods, services and construction contracts;
C. 
To award contracts pursuant to New Jersey law in accordance with the regulations, forms and procedures promulgated by state regulatory agencies; and
D. 
To conduct any activities as may be necessary or appropriate to the purchasing function of the Township of Franklin.