The County Purchasing Agent shall develop and implement a program designed to encourage and assist disadvantaged business enterprises in the County to contract with the County for goods and services. The program shall be operated in accordance with the United States Department of Transportation Regulations set forth in 49 CFR Part 26. Rules and regulations for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program shall be promulgated by the County Purchasing Agent and approved by the County Executive and the County Council by resolution. Said rules and regulations shall govern the implementation and administration of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.