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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 Procurement Policy
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WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville is a home rule unit of government located in Will County, Illinois that has the authority to adopt ordinances pertaining to its government and affairs and to protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the current Village procurement policy needs to be updated according to the standards imposed by the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Romeoville deem it advisable to update the policy in regard to the criteria to be used in procurement and purchasing decisions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS; THAT: ,
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are herby incorporated into this Ordinance as if fully set forth herin.
SECTION 2: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 36. All those provisions of all heretofore adopted Village ordinances presently codified as and for Chapter 36.40 through 36.44 of the Village Code of Ordinances shall be hereby amended to read as hereinafter set forth:
36.40 PROCUREMENT POLICY.
A. Purpose and Goals - The purpose of the purchasing policies and procedures is to establish standards and procedures to be followed by all Departments, Trustees, and Commissions in the purchase of supplies, materials, parts, equipment and contractual/professional services and to promote public confidence in the integrity of the process, ensure fair and equitable treatment of all people who participate in the purchasing system and maximize the economy in purchasing activities. It is also to provide additional guidance to Chapter 36 of the Village of Romeoville Code of Ordinances.
B. Code of Ethics - All Village personnel engaged in purchasing and related activities have a duty
to conduct business dealings in a manner above reproach in every respect. Transactions relating to expenditure of pu...
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