Sec. 11B-4. Exemptions.

a procurement made for the employees' retirement system under procedures approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;

obtaining the services of special legal counsel under Sections 213, 108, or 410 of the Charter;

the procurement of an independent auditor by the County Council under Section 315 of the Charter;

obtaining the services of an impasse neutral, mediator, or fact finder under a County collective bargaining law under procedures approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;

obtaining copyrighted material and information which is intended for use by the public in or through a public library under procedures approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;

obtaining electricity, natural gas, and compressed natural gas, under executive regulations;

purchasing goods or services for a County-sponsored recreational activity if the purchase is made on behalf of an identifiable group of persons who contribute funds to participate in the activity;

obtaining entertainment services, including but not limited to contracts for musical performers; and

obtaining the services of experts, consultants, and investigators by the County Attorney, whether in anticipation of litigation or in preparation for trial;

obtaining advertising services from media sources;

obtaining internet access service by administrative procedure under Section 2A-16; and

any other procurement exempted from this Chapter by another law.