Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 4 - ADMINISTRATION
Part V - Policy and Procedure Memoranda
Chapter 17 - Contracts for Maintenance, Equipment, and Services-PPM Number 51
Section V-1701 - Introduction

A. This Policy and Procedure Memorandum rescinds Policy and Procedure Memorandum Number 51 and Policy and Procedure Memorandum 51 (Revised 6/1/73).

B. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the Commissioner of Administration, hereinafter referred to as "the commissioner," shall have the authority and responsibility to promulgate regulations, consistent with this Chapter, governing the procurement, management, and control of any and all supplies, services, and major repairs required to be procured by the state. The commissioner shall consider and decide matters of policy within the provisions of this Chapter, including those referred to him by the director of state purchasing. The commissioner shall have the power to audit and review the implementations of the procurement regulations and requirements of this Chapter.

C. Therefore, pursuant to the above authority, in order to discharge my duty and responsibility as directed by the above quoted Section of the state statutes, it is hereby ordered that all state of Louisiana agencies shall abide by the following rules and regulations, except where specific authority has been delegated, in writing, by the Commissioner of Administration.