Section 32.43. Engineering and facilities section.

 The engineering  and  facilities   section  provides  technical support to the department of military affairs and the  installations under  its  control. Programming, planning, construction, supervision,  inspection,  and  overall management of the  construction,  remodeling   and  additions,  and  maintenance programs are provided for by  this  section  for both  army    and    air  national  guard

facilities. The section develops construction and maintenance programs and prepares budget requests for both federal and state funds based upon these programs. The section is responsible for the acquisition of real property for new armories, the licensing of federal property, and the rental or leasing of property for armories and vehicle storage. The section  works with  the  department   of management   and  budget on matters concerning state-owned facilities, and with the national guard bureau and other federal agencies on matters concerning federal projects. The engineering and facilities section has an internal work unit responsible for the review, processing, and action on all reports of survey for lost or destroyed United States army,  air force, and state of Michigan property. The work unit also investigates all department accidents or reportable incidents and advises the adjutant general regarding their disposition. The engineering and    facilities  section maintains offices in Lansing.

History: 1979 AC.