Township of Stillwater, NJ Article XXVII Department of Purchasing

[Added 1-19-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-1]

§ 10-127 Qualified Purchasing Agent.

A. The position of Qualified Purchasing Agent is hereby created, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9. The Purchasing Agent shall be designated by resolution adopted by the Township Committee.

B. The Qualified Purchasing Agent shall serve as the Township's Purchasing Agent. The Qualified Purchasing Agent shall have the authority, responsibility and accountability for the purchasing activity for the Township, to prepare public advertising for bids and to receive bids for the provision or performance of goods or services on behalf of the Township and to award contracts as permitted pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 in the name of the Township and conduct any activities as may be necessary or appropriate to the purchasing function of the Township as its contracting agent.

C. The individual designated to serve as the Purchasing Agent of the Township pursuant to this article shall possess a Qualified Purchasing Agent Certificate issued by the Department of Community Affairs.