Authority to Engage in Contracts for Goods and Services
The Purchasing Department has authority to enter into contracts on behalf of the District. The authority is granted by the NOCCCD Board of Trustees.
The North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) Board of Trustees has the sole responsibility and authority to enter into purchase contracts on behalf of the District. To accomplish this, they shall adopt policies and procedures governing purchase of supplies, equipment, and services. The Board also has the authority to delegate this responsibility as they deem necessary.
According to Education Codes § 70902(d), 81655, 81656, the Board of Trustees can delegate and authorize District employees to engage in purchasing commitments. These are adopted in the following NOCCCD Board and Administrative Policies:
BP 6100 Delegation of Authority
AP 6150 Designation of Authority
BP 6330 Purchasing/Warehouse
BP 2710 Conflict of Interest