Section effective until July 1, 2015. See, also, section effective July 1, 2015.

1. (A) In addition to the powers granted the Budget and Control Board under this chapter or any other provision of law, the board may:

   1. (1) survey, appraise, examine, and inspect the condition of state property to determine what is necessary to protect state property against fire or deterioration and to conserve the use of the property for state purposes;
   2. (2) approve the destruction or disposal of state agency records;
   3. (3) require submission and approval of plans and specifications for permanent improvements by a state department, agency, or institution before a contract is awarded for the permanent improvement;
   4. (4) approve blanket bonds for a state department, agency, or institution including bonds for state officials or personnel. However, the form and execution of blanket bonds must be approved by the Attorney General;
   5. (5) contract to develop an energy utilization management system for state facilities under its control and to assist other agencies and departments in establishing similar programs. However, this does not authorize capital expenditures.
2. (B) The Budget and Control Board may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out this section.

HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 145, Part II, Section 42.