§ 39:121 — Division of administration powers, duties, and functions

§121. Division of administration powers, duties, and functions
The division of administration, in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:1410 in
order to exercise supervision over the expenditure of funds and the construction projects,
shall specifically:
(1) Have the authority to administer and enforce the provisions of the capital outlay
budget adopted by the legislature;
(2) Formulate necessary rules, regulations, and forms for proper enforcement of the
capital outlay budget;
(3) Expend the remaining funds for the construction of buildings, structures, and
other projects, wherever needed, including the construction, enlargement, improvement,
repair, remodeling, furnishing, or equipping of public buildings, structures, facilities, and
other physical improvements at the charitable, correctional, penal, and other institutions of
the state of Louisiana, and for the development, improvement, and expansion of state parks
and recreational facilities of the state of Louisiana, including surveys, plans, and
specifications and acquisition of any land required to carry out the purpose of existing law
with the approval of a majority of the elected members of both houses of the legislature;
(4) Supervise construction, approve estimates, and select and employ engineers,
architects, and other personnel necessary in connection with the administration of contracts
for projects;
(5) Administer all contracts and agreements previously executed by the Capital
Construction and Improvement Commission, or by the State Bond Commission, as its
successor;
(6) Enter into and execute any contracts that the State Bond Commission was
authorized to enter into and execute as successor to the Capital Construction and
Improvement Commission; and
(7) Schedule the funding of projects in the event that there are more projects ready
for funding than there are funds available at that time from the proceeds of the sale of bonds
if such bonds are not sold at one time.
(8) Have the authority, through the office of facility planning and control, to delegate
administration of projects as it deems necessary to a state agency or higher education
management board through the approval and execution of a cooperative endeavor agreement
for the planning, design, bidding, contracting, construction, and management of projects.
(9) Have the authority, through the office of facility planning and control, to utilize
the services of contracted third-party management firms to assist with the administration and
management of capital outlay projects and projects included in the Water Sector Program
established pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 39:100.56.

Legislative History

Acts 1989, No. 836, §1, eff. July 1, 1989; Acts 2023, No. 395, §1.