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SECTION 1.1

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY PROCUREMENT OFFICER

§1.1-101 Statute

(1) Title 3, Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 5, Article 7 (Secs. 25500 et seq.) of the California Government
Code authorizes the County Board of Supervisors to employ a County Purchasing Agent to perform
certain duties on behalf of the County. These duties are defined in Government Code §25501 and
the Codified Ordinances of the County of Orange, Title 1, Division 4, Article 2, Sections 1-4-12
through 1-4-38.

§1.1-102 Policy

(1) The County Purchasing Agent, also referred to herein as the County Procurement Officer, shall
establish methods and procedures necessary for the proper functioning of County purchasing in an
efficient, transparent and economical manner.

(2) All County procurement contracts shall be solicited and executed in accordance with the provisions
of this Contract Policy Manual unless otherwise authorized by the County Board of Supervisors.

§1.1-103 Ethical Statement

(1) The County Procurement Officer, as well as all those involved in County purchasing shall discharge
their duties in accordance with high ethical standards by practicing their profession with integrity,
honesty, truthfulness and adherence to the absolute obligation to safeguard the public trust.

§1.1-104 Scope

(1) It shall be the duty of the County Procurement Officer to purchase for the County of Orange, its
offices, and any special district whose affairs and funds are under the supervision and control of
the Board of Supervisors all services, materials, supplies, furnishings, equipment, livestock, and
other personal property of whatever kind and nature required to conduct County business.

§1.1-105 Contracts Outside Scope of Authority

(1) The authority to execute the contract types listed below has been delegated by the Board of
Supervisors to the respective department head or their authorized representatives. Those positions
in these departments will not be required to be deputized by the County Procurement Officer, but
may avail themselves of the training opportunities provided by the Office of the County
Procurement Officer.

a) Real Property Contracts
b) Public Works Contracts*
c) Architect Engineering*
d) Human Services Contracts

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