W. Va. Code R. § 135-30-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 135-30-6 - Delegation of Purchasing Authority and Responsibilities

6.1. The Commission, Council and each Governing Board, through the Vice Chancellor of Administration, or as may be delegated by him or her, shall purchase or acquire materials, supplies, equipment, services, construction and printing as required by that Governing Board or the Commission and Council, as appropriate, and the institution(s) under their jurisdiction. Each Governing Board shall have fiduciary responsibility to ensure that purchases and acquisitions are made within the limits of available appropriations and funds in accordance with applicable provisions of West Virginia Code § 5A-2-1 et seq., and for the inventory of materials, supplies and equipment and for disposal of obsolete or surplus materials, supplies and equipment as required by the institution(s) under their jurisdiction.

6.2. In order to assist the Governing Board in carrying out its duties, obligations and responsibilities under this rule, the Board may, by resolution of the Board, delegate authority to the institution's president who shall have overall control and management of the institution's purchases, inventory, and disposal of obsolete or surplus materials, supplies and equipment as required by that institution. The president shall appoint a chief procurement officer to assist the president in carrying out the duties, obligations and remedies imposed by the Governing Board and this rule. This appointment shall be made in writing and filed with the Vice Chancellor for Administration, the State Auditor and the Attorney General.

6.3. Unless otherwise stated in writing by the president, the chief procurement officer shall have full authority to act as the designee of the president for purchase, acquisition, receipt of and inventory management of all materials, supplies, equipment, services, construction, and printing, and for disposal of obsolete or surplus materials, supplies, and equipment as may be required by the institution.

W. Va. Code R. § 135-30-6