Local Government Purchasing and Contracting

Originally established as a chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), Carolinas Association of Governmental Purchasing (CAGP) was organized in 1953. Its members are employees of state or local governments in North and South Carolina whose duties consist of purchasing materials, supplies, apparatus, equipment, or contractual services. CAGP is an affiliate of the North Carolina League of Municipalities and a chapter of NIGP.

For information about becoming a member of CAGP, go to http://www.cagponline.org/insidepages/members.cfm.

CAGP co-sponsors School of Government programs offered throughout the year on topics of interest to state and local government employees involved in purchasing and contracting.  Visit the Courses link to learn more about these programs.

Certifications

CAGP offers a certification called the Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO). This certification is administered by the School of Government with an examination offered every year in March on the day before the annual Local Government Purchasing School.

• CLGPO application requirements (PDF)
• Application forms :
• Certification (PDF)
• Recertification (PDF)
• Lifetime certification (PDF)

The NIGP, through the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), offers the Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification and the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification.  To learn more about these certifications, visit the NIGP's certification webpage and the UPPCC's website.