Sec.46a-68k-2. Contract compliance programs at least equivalent; criteria for approval of programs

(a) Any contractor who is a party to a public works contract with an agency may be relieved of the requirements and responsibilities of Sections 4a-60, as amended by Section 2 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68c, as amended by Section 3 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68d, as amended by Section 4 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68e and 46a-68f of the Connecticut General Statutes provided that the commission determines that the contract compliance program of such agency is at least equivalent to the requirements and responsibilities of Sections 4a-60, as amended by Section 2 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68c, as amended by Section 3 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68d, as amended by Section 4 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68e and 46a-68f of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) No contract compliance program shall be approved by the commission unless all of the following criteria are met:

(1) the agency has statutory authority to review, monitor and enforce contracting policies and practices otherwise covered by Sections 4a-60, as amended by Section 2 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68c, as amended by Section 3 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68d, as amended by Section 4 of Public Act 89-253; 46a-68e and 46a-68f of the Connecticut General Statutes;

(2) the agency actively and routinely reviews and monitors the policies and practices of contractors, subcontractors, awarding agencies and other concerns under its jurisdiction; and

(3) where the petition pursuant to Section 46a-68k-3 is for reapproval as an approved agency, the agency has established a satisfactory record of performance pursuant to Sections 46a-68k-6 and 46a-68k-7.

(Effective August 23, 1990)