Section 526.08  Implementation of This Part

For the purposes of this Part, any reference to Chief Procurement Officer or CPO means the Chief Procurement Officer for public institutions of higher education as defined in Section 1-15.15 of the Code unless the context indicates otherwise.  Implementation by and within the Universities shall be consistent with this Part.  Operational interpretations are to be made in a flexible manner designed to secure the Universities' needs and protect the Universities' interests.