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DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic half-day session tailored for local gover
 nment finance professionals where we delve into essential aspects of purch
 asing management. We will explore crafting effective purchasing policies\,
  navigating bid exemption and sole source scenarios\, handling emergency p
 rocurements efficiently\, and gain an understanding of the use of procurem
 ent tools such as Invitation to Bid\, Request for Proposal\, and procureme
 nt cards. Each session will be presented in a hybrid format allowing for i
 n-person and remote participation with ample time for participants to ask 
 questions and network with their peers. In person attendees are invited to
  continue the discussion at a networking lunch following the presentation.
  To register for remote participation click here.\nLearning Objectives: Pa
 rticipants completing this session will be able to: \n\nLearn key elements
  of developing a comprehensive purchasing policy aligned with organization
 al goals and legal requirements\;\nStrategically evaluate bid exemption an
 d sole source options while ensuring transparency and fairness\;\nImplemen
 t streamlined procedures for emergency procurements to mitigate risks and 
 ensure continuity of services\; and\nGain an understanding of the followin
 g procurement tools – Invitation to Bid\, Request for Proposal\, and procu
 rement cards – to optimize purchasing processes and remain in compliance w
 ith purchasing policies and state statutes.\n\nSpeaker: RuthAnne K. Hall\,
  CPPO\, Purchasing Manager\, Lake County\nSPEAKER BIOAGENDA\nIntended Audi
 ence: Finance ProfessionalsDelivery Method: Group Live Program Level: Over
 viewPrerequisites: No prerequisites requiredAdvanced Preparation: No advan
 ce preparation requiredField of Study: Finance - TechnicalLast Review/Revi
 sion/Update: April 4\, 2024NASBA CPE: Earn about 3.0 CPE hours for in-pers
 on participation only
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LOCATION:NIU Naperville\, 1120 E. Diehl Road\, Naperville\, Illinois 60563
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SUMMARY:Mastering Procurement Strategies for Local Government (In-Person Re
 gistration)
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