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Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
A
designation no longer available that was
offered by the Institute of Supply
Management to individuals who
demonstrated prescribed levels of
professional competency in the field of public
procurement. Those already designated as a
C.P.M. may apply for recertification or lifetime
recertification.
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CGSB
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Chain of Command
An organization's structure
that delineates a line of responsibility from
the top position to the bottom, clarifying the
reporting hierarchy for each employee.
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Change Clause
A contract clause that specifies
the parameters of contract modifications that
can be made.
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Change Order
A written modification or
amendment to a contract. See also:
Amendment, Modification, Authorized
Deviation, Change Order Authority, Contract
Modification.
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Change Order Authority
The power or right of a
public entity to unilaterally modify a contract
without the express consent of the contractor.
See also: Amendment, Modification,
Authorized Deviation, Change Order, Contract
Modification.
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Charette Process
A public forum in which the
entity seeks the public’s input and informs
them of general ideas and plans, for
upcoming construction projects.
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Charge-Back
The process of charging the using
entity for materials and supplies withdrawn
from inventory or from a central stocking
location.
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Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
An organization based in the United
Kingdom that serves the purchasing and
supply profession.
