Section 12-8-100.17 - DEFINITIONS The words defined in this section shall have the meanings set forth below whenever they appear in the regulations, unless:
(1) The context in which they are used clearly requires a different meaning; or (2) A different definition is prescribed for a particular section or provision. a.Agency - as defined in Section 31-7-1, Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated. b.Agency Procurement Officer - any person duly authorized to enter into and administer contracts and make written determinations with respect thereto. The term also includes an authorized representative acting within the limits of authority.c.Board - the Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB). d.Business - any corporation, partnership, individual, sole proprietorship, joint stock company, joint venture, or any other private legal entity. e.BRICKS - Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management's Building & Real Estate Information Collaborative Knowledge System. f.Contract - all types of Mississippi agreements, regardless of what they may be called, for the procurement or disposal of commodities, equipment, services, or construction. g.Contract Modification - any written alteration in specifications, delivery point, rate of delivery, period of performance, price, quantity, or other provisions of any contract accomplished by mutual action of the parties to the contract. h.Contractor - any person having a contract with a governmental body. i.Data - recorded information, regardless of form or characteristic. j.Day - calendar day, unless otherwise specified. k.Designee - a duly authorized representative of a person holding a superior position. l.Employee - an individual drawing a salary from a governmental body, whether elected or not, and any non-compensated individual performing personal services for any governmental body. m.May - denotes the permissive. n.MAGIC - Mississippi's Accountability System for Government Information and Collaboration. o.Person - any business, individual, union, committee, club, other organization, or group of individuals. p.Procurement - buying, purchasing, renting, leasing, or otherwise acquiring any commodities, equipment, services, or construction. It also includes all functions that pertain to the obtaining of any commodities, equipment, services, or construction, including description of requirements, selection and solicitation of sources, preparation and award of contract and all phases of contract administration. q.Procurement Officer - any agency personnel duly authorized to enter into and administer contracts and make written determinations with respect thereto. The term also includes an authorized agency representative acting within the limits of authority. r.Purchasing Agency - any governmental body which is authorized by regulations to enter into contracts. s.Purchasing Agent - any administrator, superintendent, purchase clerk or other chief officer so designated having general or special authority to negotiate for and make private contract for or purchase for any governing authority or agency, including issue purchase orders, invitations for bid, requests for proposals, and receive and accept bids. t.Regulation - a governmental body's statement, having general or particular applicability and future effect, designed to implement, interpret, or prescribe law or policy, or describing organization, procedure, or practice requirements, which has been promulgated in accordance with Section 31-7-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated.u.Services - the furnishing of labor, time, or effort by a vendor or supplier, not involving the delivery of a specific end product other than reports which are merely incidental to the required performance. This term shall not include employment agreements or collective bargaining agreements. v.Shall - denotes the imperative. 12 Miss. Code. R. 8-100.17