The department of purchasing ("purchasing") remains established and headed by the
purchasing agent, who shall also be known as the director for purchasing and fleet
services, and shall have the powers and perform the duties prescribed by the general
laws of the State of California relating to and for county purchasing agents, this
article, other ordinances, resolutions and orders of the board of supervisors.
Except as otherwise ordered by the board of supervisors, the purchasing agent shall
provide the services stated in this article on behalf of all county departments, agencies,
and districts (collectively referred to hereafter as "Departments"). In the performance
of his/her duties, the purchasing agent shall comply with applicable law and board
of supervisors orders, including limitations on purchasing procedures. Applicable
law shall have precedence over the authority described in this article.
Except as to purchases initiated by the purchasing agent, the purchasing agent shall
have no responsibility to determine that funds are budgeted or available for any purchase.
This responsibility shall belong to the department requesting the purchase. County
departments shall cooperate fully with the purchasing agent to assist him/her carrying
out the duties under this article.
(Ord. No. 459.6, § 4, 2-5-2019)
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