R27-6-14. Delegation of Authority to Manage and Maintain Fuel Storage Tanks

(1) The director of the Division of Fleet Operations, with the approval of the Executive Director of the Department of Administrative Services, may delegate the authority to manage and maintain fuel storage tanks holding fuel that is not for use in motor vehicles, to other agencies or institution, by contract or other means authorized by law, if:

(a) the state agency or institution has requested the authority; and

(b) in the judgment of the director, the state agency or institution has the necessary resources and skills to perform the delegated responsibilities.

(2) The delegation shall contain the following:

(a) a precise definition of each function to be delegated;

(b) a clear description of the standards to be met in performing each function delegated; and

(c) a provision for periodic administrative audits by either DFO or the Department of Administrative Services; and

(d) a date on which the agreement shall terminate if the agreement has not been previously terminated or renewed.

(3) An agreement to delegate functions to a state agency or institution may be terminated by DFO if the results of administrative audits conducted by either DFO or the Department of Administrative Services reveal a lack of compliance with the terms of the agreement by the state agency or institution.