Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 12 - Finance and Administration
Part 6 - Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management
Chapter 2 - Procurement Organization
Sec2 12-6-2.105 - Training and Certification

In accordance with Section 31-7-9(3), Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated and to ensure state purchasing and contract management personnel are trained and knowledgeable in accordance with state law, the Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management offers the Mississippi Purchasing Certification Program. This program shall be required for all purchasing officials at state agencies. The goal of the Mississippi Purchasing Certification Program is to offer public purchasing courses and certification testing specifically designed for Mississippi procurement.

"Certified Mississippi Purchasing Agent" means a state agency purchasing official who holds a certification from the Mississippi Basic Purchasing Certification Program as established by the Office of Purchasing, Travel and Fleet Management.