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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER DURING PUBLIC PROCUREMENT MONTH
WHEREAS, annually, March is recognized as Public Procurement Month, in Illinois and nationally; and
WHEREAS, the team in The Office of The Chief Procurement Officer (“OCPO”) plays a vital role in supporting the operations of the County; and
WHEREAS, the OCPO team performs essential functions including: developing and making available contract opportunities; developing and implementing strategic procurements and initiatives, negotiating and executing contracts; and operating the County’s public surplus auction; and
WHEREAS, the OCPO’s operations demonstrate a commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds and adherence to the OCPO’s core pillars of openness, transparency, accountability, fairness, competition, and diversity, equity and inclusion; and
WHEREAS, OCPO’s operations support local businesses and foster inclusive economic development and growth, generate savings for the County by encouraging competitive procurement methods, and generate revenue for the County through management of public surplus auctions; and
WHEREAS, Public Procurement Month is an opportunity for the County to formally recognize the role of the OCPO team;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, take great pleasure in acknowledging and honoring the OCPO team and the dedication and leadership they demonstrate in furthering County’s interests through their operations.
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