Authority and Duties of the Policy Office

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the Policy Office shall have the authority and responsibility to promulgate regulations, consistent with this Chapter, governing the procurement, management, control and disposal of any and all supplies, services and construction to be procured by Guam. The Policy Office shall consider and decide matters of policy within the provision of this Chapter including those referred to it by the Chief Procurement Officer or the Director of Public Works. The Policy Office shall have the power its regulations and the requirements of this Chapter, but shall not exercise authority over the award or administration of any particular contract, or over any dispute, claim, or litigation pertaining thereto, except that the Chief Procurement Officer and the Director of Public Works shall exercise such authority in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.