GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

S	1 

SENATE BILL 62

Short Title:  State Publication Policy.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Senator Martin of Pitt.
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Referred to:  State Government.
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January 26, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM POLICY FOR THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF STATE PUBLICATIONS.
Whereas, a large number of publications are produced by State agencies, universities, community colleges and licensing boards; and
Whereas, no consistent policy exists concerning State publication development, production, style, or distribution; and
Whereas, consistent policy governing State publication production and distribution would serve to aid distribution, increase efficiency, and reduce the cost of State publications; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Article 14 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 143-170.2.  State publication production policy.
The Department of Administration, in consultation with, at least, the State Library, the State Auditor, and State Printing Operations, shall establish, distribute, and periodically update guidelines to be used by all State agencies using public funds for producing publications and obtaining printing services.  The guidelines shall include, at least:  the planning, design, pricing, production, and distribution process for a publication; the administrative review and approval process for a publication; cost elements to be used; compliance with existing statutes; style conventions; the use of publication services at State-operated printing facilities; the process for purchase of publication services from commercial printers; the pricing of publications for resale; justification of the use of copy centers instead of office copiers for certain printing needs; and the appropriate use of acid-free and recycled paper."
Sec. 2.  The Department of Administration shall establish and distribute the policy provided for in this act no later than March 1, 1990.
Sec. 3.  Failure by any State entity subject to this act to substantially comply with the publication policy authorized will result in the loss of authority to spend public funds for publications.
Sec. 4.  This act shall become effective October 1, 1989.