THE VIEW FROM 30,000 FEET

"Elected Officials will appreciate the unbiased perspective on the procurement process. I

Purchased copies for all my elected officials and senior management. They are very 

useful as supplemental material when I talk to my council members about the procurement 

process."

Jim O’Neill
Past President, NIGP
Director of Purchasing, Ft. Collins, CO

NEED TO EDUCATE YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS?

A Guide to Public Procurement

• Can Help Elected Officials, New Managers 'Get It'
  
  Helps senior managers and elected politicians understand that public purchasing is not a 'cookie jar'. This lack of understanding often impedes progress and creates unnecessary conflict.
   

• Can Help Inform How Public Policy Governs Procurement
  
  Helps managers and the newly elected understand that procurement is not governed by local political agendas but by rules that must be followed in every jurisdiction, not just the federal government.
   

• Can Help Explain The Procurement Function
  
  Helps explain the value of the procurement role by clarifying key tasks and processes.

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