Consistent with 01 NCAC 05B .0301, should any state agency have a human resource development need that cannot be met by resources within state government, a justification memorandum from the purchasing agency to the State Purchase and Contract must document:

1. (1) an explanation of how the achievement of the identified human resource development objectives contribute to the goals, and
2. (2) that no state government institution or agency can cost-effectively meet the educational or training need in a timely manner. This memo shall include a list of the agencies contacted and the responses of each agency.

History Note: Authority G.S. 126‑4; 143‑64.20; 143‑64.24;
Eff. February 1, 1976;
Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; January 1, 1979;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.