SECTION 71 - L460 - COMMISSION FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS

71.1. (CMA: Private Contributions and Sponsorship) Monies derived from private sources for agency research, forums, training, and institutes may be retained and expended by the commission for the said purpose. Any remaining balance may be carried forward and expended for the same purpose.

71.2. (CMA: Carry Forward Registration Fees) Revenue derived from registration fees received from training and institutes may be retained and carried forward for the purpose of conducting future training and institutes.

71.3. (CMA: Carry Forward Grant Awards) Revenues pooled from public and private sources for the purpose of awarding grants to address problems in the minority community may be retained and carried forward by the commission.

71.4. (CMA: Carry Forward Bingo Revenues) Bingo revenues received by the commission in the prior fiscal year pursuant to Section 12-21-4200(3) of the 1976 Code which are not expended during that fiscal year may be carried forward to be expended in the current fiscal year.

71.5. (CMA: Retention of Photocopy Fees) Revenue derived from photocopy fees and other fees related to Freedom of Information Act requests from the general public may be retained and carried forward by the Commission.

71.6. (CMA: Division of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification) For the current fiscal year, the Division of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification (the Division) and the funds appropriated to the Division pursuant to Part IA of this Act are transferred to the Commission for Minority Affairs. The Division shall continue to perform its duties and responsibilities required in Article 21, Chapter 35, Title 11 including, but not limited to, assisting the Department of Revenue in providing income tax credits for firms with state contracts that subcontract with minority firms pursuant to Section 11-35-5230(B). In addition to the authorized appropriations for the Division, the employees and the assets and liabilities of the Division are also transferred to and become part of the Commission for Minority Affairs for the current fiscal year. All classified or unclassified personnel transferred by this provision are to become employees of the Commission for Minority Affairs with the same compensation, classification, and grade level, as applicable, for the duration that this provision remains in effect. Applicable regulations promulgated by or related to the Division are continued and are considered to be promulgated by the Commission for Minority Affairs. Applicable contracts entered into by or on behalf of the Division are continued and are considered to be devolved upon the Commission for Minority Affairs at the time of the transfer.