§ 24-67. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

A certificate issued by the DOL, which recognizes an individual's successful completion of a state-approved and state-registered apprenticeship program in any trade and job title necessary for the performance of the construction contract. The certificate shall evidence that the successful completion occurred within the program time period.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Any contract for the construction, reconstruction, improvement, rehabilitation, alteration, renovation, or demolition of any building, facility or physical structure of any kind to which the Town of North Hempstead or any of its departments or agencies is a signatory with a value in excess of $500,000.

CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTOR

A contractor or subcontractor who employs labor under a construction contract.

DOL

The New York State Department of Labor.

PROGRAM TIME PERIOD

The period of time equal to 24 months plus the apprenticeship program's length as established by the DOL for the specific trade referenced in the certificate of completion, measured retroactively from the date of the bid opening for the construction contract. For purposes of this definition, the program time period for the trade of laborer shall be 24 months.

SPONSOR

Any organization or entity operating an apprenticeship program registered with the DOL and in whose name the program is registered.

TOWN

The Town of North Hempstead.