[Adopted 7-5-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-16]
There is hereby created the position of qualified purchasing
agent for the Township of Lopatcong, a statutory position established
pursuant to the New Jersey Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1
et seq., and N.J.A.C. 5:32-4 et seq.
The qualified purchasing agent shall be appointed by the Township
Council. Such individual shall serve for a term as contractually agreed
between the Township of Lopatcong and the appointee.
The qualified 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 qualified purchasing agent shall have, on behalf of the
Township Council of Township of Lopatcong, 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 Township of Lopatcong.
