SECTION 50

(1) The Authority in charge of public contracts shall be the Minister in charge of public contracts. He shall organize and ensure the smooth functioning of the public contracts system. In that capacity, he shall: - sign the implementing instruments of the Public Contracts Code; - impose sanctions on perpetrators of malpractices and settle disputes stemming from public contracts, as well as disagreements between public employees; - have the powers to authorize special procedures. (2) The Authority in charge of public contracts may, of his own volition, impose procedure-related penalties, where necessary.