Government Purchases Act (amended)
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Bill overview
Bill NS62, “Government Purchases Act (amended)”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-60-session-2.
Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.
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PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Government Purchases Act (amended) bill, currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia Assembly, aims to update the rules for government purchases in the province. This bill would establish guidelines for how the government buys goods and services, ensuring transparency and accountability in the procurement process. It would also provide a framework for evaluating and managing government purchases, helping to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Government Purchases Act to update the procurement process for provincial government agencies.
- 02The amendments to the Act come into force on a date to be proclaimed by the Governor in Council.
- 03The Minister of Finance is responsible for the administration of this Act and its regulations.
- 04The Governor in Council may make regulations respecting the procurement process for provincial government agencies.
- 05A regulation made under this Act may be of general application or may apply to a specific class of procurement.
- 06The Minister of Finance must table a report in the Assembly on the administration of this Act annually.
Vote roll
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