Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 323)
The main purpose of Executive Order No. 323 is to amend Executive Order No. 64 dated May 8, 1967, specifically reconstituting the Committee responsible for approving government contracts entered into or renewed through negotiations as exceptions to public bidding requirements.
The Secretary of General Services serves as the Chairman of the Committee.
The Committee consists of the Secretary of General Services (Chairman), the Deputy Auditor General (Member), and the Undersecretary of Justice (Member).
The Director of the Bureau of Supply Coordination serves as the Secretary of the Committee. He is responsible for forming and organizing a Secretariat from personnel of the Bureau or other government offices to service the Committee.
The Committee is required to meet at least once every two weeks but may meet more often in cases of urgent necessity or at the call of any of its members.
The Committee shall dispose of any matter within fifteen days from the date of its submission and receipt by the Committee.
The Committee passes upon and approves government contracts for public services and for furnishing materials, supplies, and equipment that are entered into or renewed through negotiations as exceptions to the requirement of public bidding.
The Secretariat's role is to service the Committee, managed by the Director of the Bureau of Supply Coordination, and staffed by personnel detailed from the Bureau or other government agencies.
The Committee is enjoined to facilitate action on contracts to avoid delays and ensure the disposition of matters within fifteen days of submission.