143-64.20. "Agency" defined; Governor's approval required.
(a) For purposes of this Article the term "agency" shall mean every State agency, institution, board, commission, bureau, department, division, council, member of the Council of State, or officer of the State government.
(b) No State agency shall contract to obtain services of a consultant or advisory nature unless the proposed contract has been justified to and approved in writing by the Governor of North Carolina. All written approvals shall be maintained on file as part of the agency's records for not less than five years. (1975, c. 887, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 143 - State Departments, Institutions, and Commissions
Article 3C - Contracts to Obtain Consultant Services.
§ 143-64.20 - "Agency" defined; Governor's approval required.
§ 143-64.21 - Findings to be made by Governor.
§ 143-64.22 - Contracts with other State agencies; competitive proposals.
§ 143-64.23 - Compliance required; penalty for violation of Article.