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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 in-person click here.\nLearning Objectives: Participants 
 completing this session will be able to: \n\nLearn key elements of develop
 ing a comprehensive purchasing policy aligned with organizational goals an
 d legal requirements\;\nStrategically evaluate bid exemption and sole sour
 ce options while ensuring transparency and fairness\;\nImplement streamlin
 ed procedures for emergency procurements to mitigate risks and ensure cont
 inuity of services\; and\nGain an understanding of the following procureme
 nt tools – Invitation to Bid\, Request for Proposal\, and procurement card
 s – to optimize purchasing processes and remain in compliance with purchas
 ing policies and state statutes.\n\nSpeaker: RuthAnne K. Hall\, CPPO\, Pur
 chasing Manager\, Lake County\nSPEAKER BIOAGENDA\nRemote participants are 
 not eligible to receive CPE.
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LOCATION:This registration page is for remote attendees.\, 800 E Roosevelt 
 Road\, Building C\, Suite 312\, Glen Ellyn\, IL 60137
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SUMMARY:Mastering Procurement Strategies for Local Government (Remote Regis
 tration)
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