There is hereby created the position of Purchasing Agent for
the Town of Boonton.
The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen.
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, in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9.
The Purchasing Agent shall have, on behalf of the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, 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 Town of Boonton as its contracting agent.