Sec. 3. (a) The governor shall examine, and from time to time reexamine, the organization of all agencies of the state government, and shall determine what changes in the agencies are necessary to accomplish the following purposes:

(1) To promote the better execution of the laws, the more effective management of the executive and administrative branch of the government and of its agencies and functions, and expeditious administration of the public business.

(2) To reduce expenditures and promote economy to the fullest extent consistent with the efficient operation of the government.

(3) To increase the efficiency of the operations of the government to the fullest extent practicable.

(4) To group, coordinate, and consolidate agencies and functions of the government, as nearly as possible according to major purposes.

(5) To reduce the number of agencies by consolidating those having similar functions under a single head, and to abolish such agencies or functions thereof as may not be necessary for the efficient conduct of the government.

(6) To eliminate overlapping and duplication of effort.

(7) To increase the control of the electorate over the policymaking functions of government.

     (b) The general assembly declares that the public interest demands the carrying out of the purposes specified in this section, and that these purposes may be accomplished in great measure by proceeding under the provisions of this chapter.

Formerly: Acts 1967, c.9, s.3. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.11; P.L.136-2018, SEC.5.