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(a) For purposes of this article:(1) “Department” means the Department of General Services.
(2) “Nonprofit corporation” means a corporation organized under Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110) or Part 3 (commencing with Section 7110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code.
(b) The department shall designate at least one person to serve as a nonprofit liaison.
(c) The department shall advertise the existence of its designated nonprofit liaison by displaying the nonprofit liaison’s name and contact information on the department’s internet website.
(d) A nonprofit liaison shall be responsible for all of the following:
(1) Responding to complaints from nonprofit corporations about the department.
(2) Providing technical assistance to nonprofit corporations to help them comply with the department’s regulations.
(3) Reporting nonprofit corporation concerns and recommendations to the Director of General Services.
(4) Developing and sharing innovative procurement and contracting practices to increase opportunities for nonprofit corporations.
(e) The nonprofit liaison shall not advocate for or against the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation, or intervene in a pending investigation or enforcement action.