Missouri Revised Statutes













Chapter 50

County Finances, Budget and Retirement Systems

←50.755

Section 50.757.1

50.760→

August 28, 2015

Purchasing agent, duties--bids rejected, when.

50.757. 1. It shall be the duty of the county purchasing agent, if one

is appointed, to purchase all supplies of whatever kind or nature necessary

for the conduct of the business of the county in all its departments; and the

county shall not be liable for any debts except upon the written order of

such purchasing agent, who shall make purchases only from those offering the

lowest price, quality considered, and the purchasing agent is not authorized

to purchase supplies of higher quality or price than is reasonably required

for the purpose to which they are to be applied.



2. The purchasing agent may reject any or all bids for the sale of

articles and supplies for the use of the county.



(L. 1955 p. 365 § 3, A.L. 1973 H.B. 628)







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