SECTION 260:95-1-3. General provisions for securing space

(a)   It is the policy of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to house agencies of state government in state-owned property whenever feasible. However, when requirements for space cannot be satisfied in state facilities, the Office of Management and Enterprise Services will authorize the agency to secure space in non-state owned facilities.

(b)   The State Space Standards will be utilized by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to facilitate space planning, to establish office space needs, and for authorization of the amount and type of space may procure through lease, purchase or construction.

(c)   Agencies shall submit a Space Request to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services when requesting new or additional space through leasing, purchasing or lease-purchasing real property.

(d)   All leases for space, regardless of size, type, or dollar value, must be authorized by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.

(e)   The Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services may, at his/her discretion, waive the requirements as set forth in 580:60-1 when it is shown to be in the best interest of the State of Oklahoma.

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1502, eff 9-12-14]