(a) The Chief Administrative Officer has the authority and responsibility for: (1) the procurement of goods, services, and construction, and the management, control, warehousing, sale, and disposal of goods; (2) deciding matters of procurement policy; and (3) auditing and monitoring the implementation of regulations and the requirements of this Chapter. (b) All rights, powers, duties, and authority to administer the procurement system are vested in the Chief Administrative Officer.

(a) The Director, under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, is the central procurement officer of the County. (b) Duties. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Chapter, the Director must, under regulations: (1) procure or supervise the procurement of all goods, services, and construction; and (2) sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of surplus goods.

A Contract Review Committee may be established.

Regulations may be adopted by the County Executive to: (a) implement this Chapter; (b) promote the efficient and orderly operation of the procurement system; and (c) impose fees for services or products related to procurement.