24.3.1.060 Acquisition Protocol

(a) The Governor shall notify the Council of any and all property available for acquisition before engaging in any type of negotiations.

(b) The Governor shall have authority to engage in negotiations for the acquisition of real property at a price the Governor determines does not exceed fair market value. The Governor is authorized to take all steps needed for diligent negotiation, including, but not limited to, boundary surveys, property inspections, appraisals, and environmental inquiries.

(c) Once the terms are negotiated to the satisfaction of the Governor, he or she shall submit to the Council a request to acquire the real property in the form of a resolution which includes the legal description of the property.