*Non-substantive amendments.

Policy

The President or the Vice President with oversight of Fiscal Health are authorized to suspend procurement practices to restore operations and preserve capital when a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the community exists (i.e. a boiler failure during winter) that must be addressed immediately. The Chair and the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees will be notified at the time. The circumstances surrounding the suspension of procurement practices will be reported to the relevant Board Committee at the meeting following the incident.

Reason for Policy

To outline authorization to suspend procurement practices when an emergency situation occurs which must be addressed immediately.

To Whom Does the Policy Apply

The President, Vice President with oversight of Fiscal Heath

Related Resources

Procurement Practices located on the Purchasing Department Website

Contacts

Director of Purchasing/Procurement