The Purchasing
Agent shall be appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent
of the Council. The term of office for the Purchasing Agent shall
be one year.
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 Borough of Rockaway, the authority,
responsibility and accountability for the purchasing activity pursuant
to Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.); to prepare
public advertising for and to receive bids and requests for proposals
for the provision or performance of goods, services and construction
contracts; to award contracts pursuant to New Jersey law in accordance
with the regulations, forms and procedures promulgated by state regulatory
agencies; and conduct any activities as may be necessary or appropriate
to the purchasing function of the Borough of Rockaway.