[Adopted 4-7-2011 by Ord.
No. 06-11]
The position of Municipal Purchasing Agent for the Borough of
Mount Ephraim is hereby created, and employment of a qualified person
for that position is hereby authorized.
The Municipal Purchasing Agent shall be qualified pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9(b).
The Municipal Purchasing Agent shall perform such services and
have such duties as follows:
A.
Monitor the municipal purchasing manual and update annually.
B.
Work with all the municipal departments with price quote development.
C.
Working in conjunction with department heads, make sure quotes and
bids for purchases are completed properly.
D.
Monitor and track all bids and purchasing agreements during the year.
E.
Ensure that all bid specifications are in conformance with guidelines
of municipal officials prior to advertising.
F.
Review all bid specifications prepared for completeness and submit
to the Municipal Attorney for final review.
G.
Review all bid specifications prepared by outside agents for completeness
and submit to the Municipal Attorney for final review.
H.
Advertise all bids and quotes as necessary and needed by all departments.
I.
Accept bid submissions and coordinate and manage bid openings.
J.
Review of bid submissions and send to the Municipal Attorney for
final review.
K.
Working in conjunction with department head, prepare recommendation
of award for presentation to governing body.
The Municipal Purchasing Agent shall be appointed by the Mayor
with the advice and consent of the Commissioners.
The term of office of the Municipal Purchasing Agent shall be
at the pleasure of the Borough Commission and he/she may be removed
at any time by a two-thirds vote of the Commission.
