§ 4-3-6-3 — Purposes of reorganization

(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.