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Powers and duties - 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 321

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                               SUBCHAPTER C
                     POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT

     Sec.
     321.  Powers and duties.
     322.  Specific construction powers, duties and procedures.

        Cross References.  Subchapter C is referred to in section 301
     of this title.
     § 321.  Powers and duties.
        Except as otherwise specifically provided in this part, the
     department shall have the following powers and duties:
            (1)  Procure or supervise the procurement of all
        supplies, services and construction needed by executive
        agencies and those independent agencies for which the
        department acts as purchasing agency. Procurement authority
        may be delegated in writing by the Secretary of General
        Services.
            (2)  Exercise general supervision and control over all
        inventories of supplies belonging to executive agencies.
            (3)  Sell, trade or otherwise dispose of surplus supplies
        belonging to executive or independent agencies.
            (4)  Coordinate programs of executive and independent
        agencies for the inspection, testing and acceptance of
        supplies and construction to ensure availability of
        facilities and to avoid a duplication of functions.
            (5)  Establish and maintain a central office where
        businesses operating in this Commonwealth may obtain
        information pertaining to the procurement needs of
        Commonwealth agencies.
            (6)  Participate in the management and maintenance of a
        contractor responsibility program in coordination with the
        Office of the Budget and other agencies as may be directed by
        the Governor.

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