Rule 27 - Procurement

1. With the prior authorisation of the authorising officer, as defined in the Financial Regulations, the Registrar shall place all contracts for the purchasing of materials and services necessary for the fulfilment of his duties in accordance with the Financial Regulations. 

2. The Registrar shall be entitled to incur obligations in the name of the Court, up to the ceiling specified in Annex 1 to the Financial Regulations, without prior authorisation by the authorising officer, as long as said obligations pertain to the normal activities of the Registry. (Ref.: Art. 52-58 F.R.)