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Budget Recommendations
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Outside Section 33
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 Department of Early Education and Care
SECTION 33.
Section 4 of said chapter 15D, as so inserted, is hereby further amended by striking out the second paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following new paragraphs:-
Subject to the approval of the board, the commissioner may:
(1) Lease, purchase, hold, and dispose of personal and real property.
(2) Apply for and accept on behalf of the commonwealth any federal, local, or private grants, bequests, gifts or contributions to aid in the financing of any of the programs or policies of the department. Such funds shall be received by the state treasurer on behalf of the commonwealth and deposited in a separate account and shall be expended under the direction of the commissioner, with the approval of the board. Federal funds paid as reimbursement to the commonwealth shall be deposited in the General Fund.
(3) Enter into agreements with other departments and agencies of the commonwealth and may contract with other persons, including private agencies, to carry out any of the functions and purposes set out in this chapter. The commissioner shall establish standards and procedures governing such agreements and contracts subject to the approval of the board.
The commissioner, with the approval of the board, may establish such bureaus, divisions, commissions, and other offices and employ or appoint such staff and consultants as may be necessary for the proper and efficient administration of the department. The commissioner shall, at the time of appointment, have substantial professional or administrative experience in a field concerned with early education or other services designed to meet the needs of young children. The provisions of chapter 31 and sections 9A, 9B, and 9D of chapter 30 shall not apply to the commissioner, to such assistant commissioners as the commissioner may appoint, or to such other supervisory positions as the commissioner may create.
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