R27-4-1. Authority

  (1) This rule is established pursuant to Subsections 63A-9-401(1)(a), 63A-9-401(1)(d)(v), 63A-9-401(1)(d)(ix), 63A-9-401(1)(d)(x), 63A-9-401(1)(d)(xi) 63A-9-401(1)(d)(xii), 63A-9-401(4)(ii), and 63A-9-401(6), which require the division to: coordinate all purchases of state vehicles; make rules establishing requirements for the procurement of state vehicles, whether for the replacement or upgrade of current fleet vehicles or fleet expansion; make rules establishing requirements for cost recovery and billing procedures; make rules establishing requirements for the disposal of state vehicles; make rules establishing requirements for the reassignment and reallocation of state vehicles; and make rules establishing rate structures for state vehicles.

  (a) All agencies exempted from the division's replacement program shall provide the division with a complete list of intended vehicle purchases prior to placing the order with the vendor.

  (b) The division shall work with each agency to coordinate vehicle purchases to make sure all applicable mandates, including but not limited to alternative fuel mandates, and safety concerns are met.

  (c) The division shall assist agencies, including agencies exempted from the The division's replacement program, in their efforts to ensure that all vehicles in the possession, control, and/or ownership of agencies are entered into the fleet information system.

  (2) Pursuant to Subsection 63J-1-306(8)(f)(ii), vehicles acquired by agencies, or monies appropriated to agencies for vehicle purchases, may be transferred to the division and, when transferred, become part of the Consolidated Fleet Internal Service Fund.