N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27D-4.9

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:27D-4.9 - Execution of grant agreement

(a) Upon execution of the grant agreement by the Department, the Department shall transmit the grant agreement (certified mail, return receipt requested) to the local government agency for execution.

(b) Within 30 calendar days after it receives the grant agreement from the Department, the local government agency shall execute the grant agreement and return it to the Department at the address set forth at 7:27D-4.5(e) so that the Department receives the fully executed agreement within the 30 calendar day period.

(c) The Department may allow an additional period of time for the local government agency to return the grant agreement, not to exceed 30 days, on the written request of the local government agency, setting forth how much additional time is required, and the reason therefor. The request must be received by the Department at the address set forth at 7:27D-4.5(e) before the expiration of the initial 30-calendar-day period, set forth at (b) above.

(d) The individual identified in 7:27D-4.5(c)9 shall execute the following certification, as part of the grant agreement, on behalf of the local government agency.

"I, (name), (title), certify that I am authorized to make this certification on behalf of (local government agency). I further certify that (local government agency):

1. Is in compliance with all requirements and conditions of the within grant agreement;

2. Is, and shall assure that its contractors and subcontractors are, maintaining their financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards for governmental institutions; and

3. Has not and will not enter into any contract with, nor has any subcontract been or will be awarded to any person debarred, suspended or disqualified from Department contracting pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:1D-2 for any services within the scope of the grant agreement.

I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attached documents and, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the submitted information is true, accurate and complete."

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:27D-4.9