File #: 21-043    Name: Public Procurement Month/Professional Buyer's Day Proclamation
Type: Proclamation Status: Filed
File created: 2/2/2021 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 2/25/2021 Final action: 2/25/2021
Title: A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2021 AS "PROCUREMENT MONTH" AND MARCH 10, 2021, AS "PROFESSIONAL BUYER'S DAY."
Indexes: FINANCE, Proclamation, purchasing
Attachments: 1. PROCLAMATION-Procurement Month & Buyer's Day

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A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2021 AS “PROCUREMENT MONTH” AND MARCH 10, 2021, AS “PROFESSIONAL BUYER’S DAY.”

 

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BACKGROUND:

The City recognizes March as “Procurement Month” and March 10, 2021, as “Professional Buyer’s Day” in order to bring awareness and celebrate with pride the role of the public procurement profession. Procurement professionals deserve this acknowledgement, playing vital roles not just in the public sector but also within organizations across virtually all industries.

By celebrating Procurement Month and Professional Buyer’s Day, we acknowledge a dedicated group of professionals that have made a difference in governmental efficiency and effectiveness. This month provides the opportunity to help educate elected officials, administrators, taxpayers, and vendors about the procurement process and the admirable work performed every day.