1. a) The CPO-GS may designate to any SPO or, in consultation with a State Agency Head, to a State agency authority to conduct certain named activities or functions. The CPO-GS may also designate to any SPO the CPO-GS's authority to conduct on behalf of the CPO-GS specific procurements or classes of procurements for multiple agency use. An SPO may request that the CPO-GS designate authority to that SPO. The State agency designated authority shall remain subject to CPO-GS and SPO authority. All such designations to a State agency shall be acknowledged and agreed to in writing by the State Agency Head.
2. b) Any exercise of designated authority shall be in accordance with the Code and this Part.

3. c) Designations shall be in writing and shall specify:

   1. 1) the activity or function authorized;
   2. 2) any limits or restrictions on the exercise of the designated authority;
   3. 3) whether the authority may be further designated;
   4. 4) the duration of the designation; and
   5. 5) any reporting requirements.

(Source: Amended at 46 Ill. Reg. 10208, effective June 2, 2022)