R27-4-10. Executive Vehicle Replacement

  (1) Executive vehicles shall be available to only those with employment positions that have an assigned vehicle as part of a compensation package in accordance with state statute.

  (a) Each fiscal year the division shall establish a standard executive vehicle type rate and purchase price.

  (b) Executives may elect to replace their assigned vehicle at the beginning of each elected term, or appointment period, or as deemed necessary for the personal safety and security of the elected or appointed official.

  (c) When the executive leaves office, the vehicle shall be sold in accordance with State Surplus Property Program policies and procedures.

  (2) Executives shall have the option of choosing a vehicle other than the standard executive vehicle based on the standard executive vehicle purchase price.

  (a) The alternative vehicle selection should not exceed the standard executive vehicle purchase price parameter guidelines.

  (b) In the event that the agency chooses an alternative vehicle that exceeds the standard vehicle purchase price guidelines, the agency shall pay for the difference in price between the vehicle requested and the standard executive vehicle purchase price.