Bill > H8164

This bill enhances and further defines the role of the University of Rhode Island's board of trustees, granting them more autonomy in procurement processes by exempting them from certain state purchasing regulations (Chapter 37-2 of the General Laws) for most purchases, allowing them to establish their own rules and regulations for procurement, and designating the university's vice president of administration and finance as the chief purchasing officer. It also clarifies that the board can adopt its own rules and regulations for managing university property and specifies that the university will be exempt from limitations on full-time equivalent (FTE) positions starting July 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill expands the use of funds for landscaping to include safety, security, and parking facilities, and allows the university to establish its own internal audit functions.