Explanation
March, National Purchasing Month, is the time to celebrate the contributions that public and private purchasers have made to the profession and the integrity they provide to the taxpayers as a purchasing professional. Recognition is not only important to the individual, but it provides an opportunity for government officials and the public to learn about what value the public purchasing profession provides to the successful management of government and business.
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To recognize and celebrate National Purchasing Month during March, by commending public and private purchasers for their commitment to excellence in the purchasing profession.
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WHEREAS, the purchasing and supply management professionals have a significant influence on the economic conditions of the City of Columbus, with an aggregate purchasing power of billions of dollars; and
WHEREAS, The Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers, local Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and the Columbus National Association of Purchasing Managers, local Chapter of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) conduct activities and special events in March to celebrate "National Purchasing Month" to further educate and inform people of the purchasing profession within business, industry and government; and
WHEREAS, The Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers (COOPP) celebrates their Tenth Anniversary of Excellence in providing a network of peers, providing professional development opportunities, and sharing resources to promote cooperative purchasing activities - - which included bringing a major conference event and visitors to Columbus in 2001; and
WHEREAS, The City of Columbus, Finance Department, Purchasing Office is a key leader in developing and implementing a purchasing system of quality and integrity that will maximize the value of public funds and provide fair and equitable treatment to all persons involved in public purchasing; and
WHEREAS; The City of Columbus, City Council joins with professional purchasers in business and government to celebrate "National Purchasing Month"; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1.0 That this Council does hereby recognize and commend members of the following public and private purchasers for their commitment to excellence in the purchasing profession;
CENTRAL OHIO ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC PURCHASERS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PURCHASING MANAGERS - COLUMBUS
CITY OF COLUMBUS - FINANCE/PURCHASING OFFICE
for which this Council, on behalf of the citizens of Columbus, Ohio expresses its congratulations on the achievements of professional purchasers and their organizations during "National Purchasing Month" events.