N.J. Admin. Code § 5:34-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:34-1.1 - Application and compliance

(a) Unless specifically stated to the contrary, the rules in this chapter apply to all local government agencies that are encompassed by the definition of contracting unit in 40A:11-2(1), and by all boards of education meeting the definition of board of education in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-2a by whatever name called.

(b) Every governing body, chief executive officer, or chief school administrator shall take reasonable steps to provide training so that all officials and employees responsible for the administration of public contracts are aware of and are able to comply with the requirements of the law and these rules.

(c) These rules are adopted by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services after consultation with the Commissioner of Education pursuant to 40A:11-37.1 and 18A:18A-49.2.

(d) Public housing authorities that operate subject to the authority of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will adhere to procurement procedures which reflect 40A:11-1 et seq. and related rules, provided that procurements conform to applicable Federal law and the standards required therein and to 24 CFR 85.36(b) that requires where both State and Federal law encompass the same procurement, the stricter or more limiting procedure which encourages competition shall be used.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:34-1.1

Amended by R.2000 d.485, effective 12/4/2000.
See: 32 New Jersey Register 3237(a), 32 New Jersey Register 4300(a).
Rewrote the section.