State Building Board

Entity: 75
Entity Type: State Government

Abstract

The Board's mission is to create a building program for the state and provide for the issuance and disposal of State Bonds.

Biography/History Notes

The commission was given the following powers and duties: a). To prepare and submit designs, plans, and specifications for the various State buildings and improvements and to approve of all changes to be made on State buildings or property; b). To adopt, amend, and revoke rules and regulations; c). To make contracts and approve bidders and bidding; d). To purchase, lease, exchange, or acquire whatever property deemed necessary;

The board was to consist of 5 members appointed by the governor for 4 year terms. These members filled the offices of president, vice-president, a superintendent of construction, and a secretary. In 1941, the amended act stated that the engineering commission should serve as members of the board.