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- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Relates to the delivery of material goods, supplies and services by or to the chancellor of the city school district of the city of New York
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor James F. Brennan
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the purchase and delivery of material goods, supplies and services by or to the chancellor of the city school district of the city of New York
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill requires the chancellor's procurement policy for all purchases, franchises or concessions be entered into in accordance with the procedure set up in chapters 13 and 14 of the City Charter, the procurement policy board or the franchise concession and review committee of the City of New York. Furthermore, all such contracts awarded without competitive bidding or any contract valued over $1 million must receive a favorable vote of the board of education (Panel on Educational Policy). The bill exempts emergency contracts and small contracts (under $25,000 for goods, $50,000 for services and $100,000 for construction).
Justification
The bill will require a public vote of the Board on most contracts, franchises or concessions entered into by the Department of Education in a similar manner to other City departments.
Legislative history
2006 - A.7359A - Referred to Education Committee A.6516 of 2007-08 - Referred to Education Committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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