[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.