[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 48, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 48CFR1.603-3]

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            TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
 
                CHAPTER 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION
 
PART 1--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM--Table of Contents
 
      Subpart 1.6--Career Development, Contracting Authority, and 
                            Responsibilities
 
Sec. 1.603-3  Appointment.

    (a) Contracting officers shall be appointed in writing on an SF 
1402, Certificate of Appointment, which shall state any limitations on 
the scope of authority to be exercised, other than limitations contained 
in applicable law or regulation. Appointing officials shall maintain 
files containing copies of all appointments that have not been 
terminated.
    (b) Agency heads are encouraged to delegate micro-purchase authority 
to individuals who are employees of an executive agency or members of 
the Armed Forces of the United States who will be using the supplies or 
services being purchased. Individuals delegated this authority are not 
required to be appointed on an SF 1402, but shall be appointed in 
writing in accordance with agency procedures.

[61 FR 39190, July 26, 1996]