f) Contrary to the provisions of section 51 of the PFMA, there was no approved procurement policy which governed procurement for the period prior to October 2007. g) The bid adjudication committee had a delegated authority to procure up to an amount of R7,5 million. However, while the bid adjudication committee made recommendations and took decisions, the bid adjudication committee members were not formally appointed in writing by the Group Chief Executive Officer, contrary to the requirements of the Group Supply Chain Management Policy. h) The SABC's ability to manage and provide quality information and reporting relating to Supply Chain Management had also been impeded. i) The SABC operated in an industry which was characterised by networks and interactions.