Section 600-RICR-00-00-1.1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS1.1.1PurposeThe purpose of these rules and regulations is to establish standard rules of procedure and regulations for matters coming before for the State Properties Committee. These rules and regulations are intended to fulfil the directive set forth by R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-6-1 that the State Properties Committee act in cooperation with the departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and agencies of the State for the purpose of acquiring, administering, and disposing of interests in land and other real property for the improvement of the administration of the State government, the advancement of commerce, and the protection and improvement of the health, welfare, and safety of the inhabitants of the State, and to preserve and protect the State's interest in open space values in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.9-7.
1.1.2AuthorityThese rules and regulations are promulgated pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-6-2(a).
1.1.3ScopeUnless exempt by law, these rules and regulations shall apply to all departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, and agencies of the State for all matters over which the State Properties Committee has jurisdiction by statute or by practice.
1.1.4DefinitionsA. Wherever used in these rules and regulations, the following terms shall be construed as follows unless the context in which they are used clearly requires a different meaning: 1. "Action" means the purchase, sale, lease, license, transfer, conveyance, or grant of easement of real property or any amendment of interest in State-owned property.2. "Agency" means any department, division, unit, bureau, board, commission, council, committee, institution, or other entity established by the State not specifically exempted from the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-6-1 et seq. and R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-7-1 et seq.3. "Commerce Corporation" means the public corporation created and established pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-64-4.4. "Committee" or "State Properties Committee" means the committee established by R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-6-1.5. "Director of Administration" means the head of the Department of Administration as established by R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-11-1.6. "Division of Planning" means that division established by R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-11-10(b)(2).7. "Executive Secretary" means the person assisting the State Properties Committee for administrative matters whose position is recognized by R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-4-2(a)(5)(x) or such person as otherwise designated by the Committee.8. "Open space" means undeveloped or partially developed real property owned by an agency of the State of Rhode Island that includes, but is not limited to, the following: conservation land, forested land, wetlands, recreation land, agricultural land, critical habitat, recreational areas, management areas, and corridor parks. Such lands may include amenities such as small parks, green buffers along roadways, or any open area that is owned by an agency. While many parcels are specifically designated as open space, open space may also refer to undesignated, undeveloped land with particular conservation or recreation interest.9. "Open space values" means interests established by law or by investment of public resources and shall include the natural resource, recreational, scenic, habitat and ecological, water supply, agricultural, soil conservation, and forestry values of lands, wetlands, and waters, acquired, preserved, conserved, and/or protected under the provisions of law.10. "State Purchasing Agent" means the person appointed in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-1. It also means any person with delegated authority in accordance with procedures prescribed by the State Purchasing Regulations, to enter into and administer contracts and make written determinations and findings with respect to contracts.11. "State Purchasing Regulations" means those rules and regulations promulgated by or on behalf of the Director of Administration pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-2-13.12. "State" means the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.1.1.5Construction and SeverabilityA. These rules and regulations shall be broadly and liberally construed and applied to effectuate the proper administration of R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-6-1 et seq., §37-7-1 et seq., and §42-17.9-1 et seq.B. If any provision of these rules and regulations, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of these rules and regulations shall not be affected thereby.1.1.6Standard FormsThe Committee is authorized to establish, amend, and repeal standard forms. The Committee may direct and require agencies to submit information, certifications, and/or other records to the Committee through the utilization of standard forms.
1.1.7Standard Notice to Interested PartiesWhenever an agency is soliciting proposals or bids from or is engaged in negotiations with interested parties, it shall communicate to all interested parties that no action is final until approved by the Committee.
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