What additional changes resulted from the creation of the SDA?
Authority members are required to have backgrounds directly relevant to the programs mission. The Board consists of the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, the Treasurer, and the Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority and is authorized to have 11 public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least one public member must have expertise in law enforcement, while the remaining public members must have knowledge or expertise in real estate development, construction management, finance, architectural or building design, or any other related field. The SDA is required to report to the Governor and the Legislature every six months on its progress. The EDA retained its role to provide financing through issuance of bonds for the SDA if new bonding authorization is approved by the Legislature.
Changes to the Board Authority members are required to have backgrounds directly relevant to the programs mission. The Board consists of the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, the State Treasurer, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Development Authority and is authorized to have 11 public members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least one public member must have expertise in law enforcement, while the remaining public members must have knowledge or expertise in real estate development, construction management, finance, architectural or building design, or any other related field. Reporting Requirements The SDA is required to report to the Governor and the Legislature every six months on its progress. Prioritization of Projects Projects are now prioritized by the DOE, based on educational need. The SDA collaborates with the DOE to sequence those projects. Land Acquisition Controls The SD
