New Jersey § 10:5-36

§ 10:5-36.

In carrying out his responsibilities under this act, the State Treasurer, in addition

to and without limitation of other powers which he may have by law, shall have the

following powers: a. To investigate and determine the percentage of population of minority groups in

the State or areas thereof from which the work force for public works contracts is

or may be drawn; b. To establish and promulgate such percentages as guidelines in determining the adequacy

of affirmative action programs submitted for approval pursuant to section 2 of this

act; c. To require all State and local agencies awarding public works contracts to submit

for approval their affirmative action programs; d. To prescribe those affirmative action program provisions to be included in all

public works contracts; e. To provide guidelines to assist governmental agencies in the formulation of and

the administration and enforcement of affirmative action programs; f. To require State and local agencies awarding public works contracts to designate

appropriate officers or employees to maintain liaison with and assist the State Treasurer

in the implementation of this act and affirmative action programs adopted pursuant

thereto; g. To prescribe appropriate administrative procedures relating to prequalification

of bidders, bidding practices and contract awards to assure equal employment opportunities; h. To provide staff and technical assistance to public bodies, contractors and subcontractors

in furtherance of the objectives of this act; i. To levy on contractors and subcontractors fees and charges found by him to be reasonable

and necessary to accomplish the objectives of this act; j. To refer to the Attorney General or his designee circumstances which may constitute

violations of the “Law Against Discrimination”; k. To issue, amend and rescind rules and regulations in accordance with the “Administrative

Procedure Act” ( C. 52:14B-1 et seq. ); l. To enforce in a court of law the provisions of this act or to join in or assist any

enforcement proceeding initiated by any aggrieved person; m. To make and execute contracts and all other instruments with other public agencies

and private firms or individuals necessary or convenient for the exercise of their

powers and functions hereunder, including contracts with consultants for rendering

professional or technical assistance and advice; n. To contract for or accept any gifts or grants or loans of funds or property or

financial or other aid in any form from the Federal government or any agency or instrumentality

thereof, or from the State or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or from any other

source and to comply, subject to the provisions of this act, with the terms and conditions

thereof. o. To issue rules and regulations that will expand business opportunities for socially

and economically disadvantaged contractors and vendors seeking to provide materials

and services for State contracts.