PROCUREMENT-HIGHER ED CPO

Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Adds provisions concerning the applicability of the Code to public institutions of higher education. Provides for a Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education to be appointed by a committee composed of the Illinois Public University Presidents (rather than appointed by the Executive Ethics Commission). Provides that the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education shall serve for a term of 5 years. Provides qualification and salary requirements for the Chief Procurement Officer for Higher Education. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes.