Basic Principles of Local Government Purchasing
- Chapel Hill, NCThis course is also available online.January 29 - 31, 2024
This course is sponsored by North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing.
The April 2024 offering will be available both in-person and online at the School of Government.
This course is designed for new local government purchasing officials and covers basic principles and legal requirements for local government purchasing.
Topics include the following:
- Competitive bidding requirements for purchasing and construction contracting;
- Purchasing ethics and conflicts of interest in public procurement;
- Practical skills such as vendor relations, developing specifications, and preparing bid solicitations;
- Purchasing policies and electronic bidding;
- Decision analysis, motivational strategies, and effective communication;
- Local government law overview, including open meetings and public records laws;
- Budgeting and fiscal control;
- Surplus property disposal; and
- Tips for success from experienced local government purchasing professionals.
Additional information
The 2021 Agenda is on the Materials tab.
- Chapel Hill, NCThis course is also available online.January 29 - 31, 2024UNC School of Government
400 South Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514View Hotel InformationPlease see HERE for Chapel Hill area hotels.
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