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Adopt an ordinance amending Section 2.32.030 of the Monterey County Code to include “annual” in the contract authority of Purchasing Agent to engage independent contractors to perform services for the County and the offices thereof, with or without the furnishing of material, where the annual aggregate cost does not exceed $200,000.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance amending Section 2.32.030 to include “annual” in the contract authority of Purchasing Agent to engage independent contractors to perform services for the County and the offices thereof, with or without the furnishing of material, where the annual aggregate cost does not exceed $200,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
California Government Code, section 25502.5 authorizes signature authority on an annual aggregate basis. Currently, the Section 2.32.030 of the Monterey County Code (Code) does not include the annual basis language. Amending the ordinance to include the annual basis language will facilitate better administration, minimize ambiguity, and be in alignment with sections 25500-25509 of the Government Code.
Government Code, sections 25500-25509 authorize the Board of Supervisors to employ a Purchasing Agent and such assistants as are necessary to properly fulfill the duties of the position. Effective in 2019, in accordance with section 25502.3, in counties having a population of 200,000 or more, the board of supervisors may authorize the purchasing agent to engage independent contractors to perform services for the county or county officers, with or without furnishing of material, when the annual aggregate cost does not exceed $200,000. In addition, the board of supervisors may establish rules and regulations to effectuate the purpose of the section.
On December 15, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to Paragraph F of Section 2.32.030 of the Code to increase the signature authority of the Purchasing Ag...
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