§ 24-2-106 — Restriction of number of employees

It is the duty of the governor
as the supreme executive power of the state to restrict the number of employees in
the various offices, boards, divisions, and agencies of the executive department to
the lowest number required for efficient operation thereof. In making any
appointment or in approving any appointment made by any other official of the
executive department, the governor shall certify in writing that he deems such
appointment necessary and for the best interests of the public service. In the
exercise of his responsibility, the governor may delegate in writing to some other
official the power to approve or disapprove appointments made by other officials of
the executive department, subject always to final review by the governor at his
option.

Legislative History

Source: L. 41: p. 51, � 10. CSA: C. 3, � 10. CRS 53: � 3-2-2. L. 63: p. 121, � 2. C.R.S. 1963: � 3-2-2.