Authority for the purchase of materials, equipment, supplies, and services is extended to the Superintendent through cost-center appropriation as part of the District budget process.
The purchase of items and services within the cost-center appropriation requires no further Committee approval except when by law or by Committee policy.
Contracts may be entered into for a period of up to three years. Contracts of longer duration may only be entered into by vote of a duly called town meeting.
LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 30B
CROSS REF.: DJE, Bidding Requirements
NOTE: In cities, contracts of longer duration may be entered into by vote of the City Council, with mayoral approval if required by municipal charter.
SOURCE: Updated MASC 2023