A. All state vehicle purchases shall be pursuant to the provisions of the Procurement Code [ 13-1-28 to 13-1-199 NMSA 1978]. All purchases of state vehicles, even those not assigned to the motor pool, shall be approved by the director.
B. Subject to legislative appropriations and directives and the approval of the secretary, the director shall determine the type and number of state vehicles to be purchased each year and how they shall be equipped.