The Division of Purchasing and Supplies shall
be responsible for contracting for the purchase or lease of all materials,
supplies, furnishings, equipment, insurance and surety and fidelity
bonds or other personal property and nonprofessional services.
The Purchasing Officer shall head the Division
of Purchasing and Supplies. The Purchasing Officer shall be a certified
Public Purchasing Officer and meet the requirements established by
the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. A minimum of five
years of supervisory experience in public and/or private purchasing
operations within eight years preceding the date of employment may
be substituted for certification.