Draft Proclamation for a Chapter of NIGP.doc

The document is a proclamation recognizing the importance of public procurement professionals in government and business. It highlights the various functions and responsibilities of procurement professionals, emphasizing their role in ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in purchasing processes. The proclamation also acknowledges the influence of procurement professionals on economic conditions and public trust in government institutions. It mentions the values and guiding principles upheld by the Copper Chapter of NIGP and proclaims March as Procurement Month to raise awareness about the purchasing professional's role. Finally, it designates March 13, 2024, as Procurement Professionals' Day and encourages members to recognize the significance of the purchasing and materials management profession.