[Added 11-9-2015 by Ord. No. 8-2015]
A. 
The position of Purchasing Agent created by this article for the Borough of Westville shall be appointed annually by the governing body at a salary established by the governing body in the Salary Ordinance.
B. 
The Purchasing Agent appointed by the governing body shall be a "qualified" purchasing agent pursuant to the qualifications set forth within N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9 et seq.
A. 
The Purchasing Agent shall:
(1) 
Be assigned the authority, responsibility and accountability for the purchasing activity pursuant to the New Jersey 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 to conduct any activities as may be necessary or appropriate to the purchasing function performed for the Borough of Westville.
(2) 
Supervise and administer all joint purchasing agreements between the Borough of Westville and other contracting units of the State of New Jersey.
(3) 
Perform such other duties as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.
B. 
The Purchasing Agent is authorized to advertise for and receive bids in connection with all purchases, contracts or agreements, in accordance with the provision of the Local Public Contracts Law; however, the governing body shall be the contracting agent and shall award such contracts and purchases as may be recommended by the Purchasing Agent in excess of the bid threshold currently in effect.
Having appointed a qualified Purchasing Agent pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9b, the Borough of Westville desires and elects to increase the bid threshold to $40,000 with a quote threshold of $6,000, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3c, which threshold may be adjusted, from time to time, by the Governor pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3c. The governing body reserves, however, the right and discretion to establish a lower bid threshold to encourage greater competition between vendors.