4-13-1.3-5. Purchasing representative

IN Code § 4-13-1.3-5 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 5. (a) Each state agency shall nominate a purchasing representative from among its employees to the department. The department may appoint the nominated employee as the purchasing representative or request another nomination.

(b) The purchasing representative shall do the following:

(1) Serve as a liaison between the state agency and the department.

(2) Prepare all forms that the department requires to be completed by the state agency.

(c) If a state agency has branches, facilities, or institutions located at multiple sites, the department may appoint a purchasing representative for any or all of the sites.

(d) The department shall provide training in purchasing procedures for the purchasing representatives.

(e) If a purchasing representative's actions are not satisfactory to the department, the department may revoke the appointment of the representative and require the state agency to nominate another representative.

(f) A state agency may not make purchases during any period during which the state agency does not have a purchasing representative.

As added by P.L.49-1997, SEC.8.