Basic Principles of Local Government Purchasing

Chapel Hill, NC
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April 30 - May 3, 2019

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
Practical skills such as vendor relations, developing specifications, and 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
Tips for success from experienced local government purchasing professionals

Scholarship Information

Local Government Federal Credit Union

The Local Government Federal Credit Union offers scholarships to local government employees to apply towards tuition for conferences, classes, and seminars offered by the School of Government. There are five deadlines to submit applications: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.

Visit the LGFCU website for more information and to submit an application.

CEU

23.75 hrs

Chapel Hill, NC
Dates
April 30 - May 3, 2019

LocationUNC School Of Government
400 south rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

View Scholarship Information
Local Government Federal Credit Union
The Local Government Federal Credit Union offers scholarships to local government employees to apply towards tuition for conferences, classes, and seminars offered by the School of Government. There are five deadlines to submit applications: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1.
Visit the LGFCU website for more information and to submit an application.

Fees for 2019 have not been set yet- as soon as ithey are approved, we will post it here.
For budgeting purposes, the 2018 fee was $550
For planning purposes, the 2018 agenda is here (subject to changes)