54-21-28. Space utilization studies - Office space allocation

54-21-28. Space utilization studies - Office space allocation The director of the office of management and budget shall: 1. Conduct a periodic comprehensive space utilization study of all executive branch staff located within the facilities on the capitol grounds. 2. Develop a space allocation and design policy which will consider space equalization and maximize the effective use of public facilities in a cost-effective manner. 3. Allocate and assign office space, based upon space utilization studies and the established policies, guidelines, standards, and procedures, to all executive branch staff housed and working in facilities on the capitol grounds. 4. Include in developing standards and criteria to be used in making space allocations, considerations regarding equipment; work stations; private offices; conference rooms; reception areas; vaults; necessary arrangements of dividers, doors, and walls to increase adequate air circulation; telephones; lighting; and heating in the utilization of available space. 5. Be consulted, and the director's approval obtained, before any change is made within any assigned and allocated space, and before any structural alteration is made.