There is hereby created the position of Purchasing Agent for
the City of Northfield.
The Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the City Council
of the City of Northfield.
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 City Council
of the City of Northfield, 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 City of Northfield.