R9-31-601. General Provisions

A. The Director has full operational authority to adopt rules and to use the appropriate rules for contract administration and oversight of contractors under A.R.S. § 36-2986. The Administration shall administer the program under A.R.S. § 36 - 2982. B. The Administration shall award contracts under A.R.S. § 36- 2986 to provide services under A.R.S. § 36-2989. C. The Administration shall follow the provisions under 9 A.A.C. 22, Article 6 for members, unless otherwise specified in this Chapter. D. The Administration is exempt from the procurement code under A.R.S. § 36-2988 and § 41-2501. E. The Administration and contractors shall retain all contract records for five years under A.R.S. § 36-2986 and dispose of the records under A.R.S. § 41-2550.