The committee created in this Chapter shall make such studies as it shall find necessary or appropriate to reorganize the executive branch of state government and to carry out the purposes of reorganization as stated in this Title, which studies shall include but not be limited to: the nature of the powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of all departments and agencies in the executive branch; how such powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities may be allocated among the departments of the executive branch in order to eliminate duplication, to coordinate the provision of services, and to deliver services to the public so as to achieve the greatest benefit at the most economical cost; how department and agency functions and duties may be performed more effectively and economically by merger and consolidation, abolition, or division of departments or agencies or other changes in department or agency structure; the impact of such proposed changes on provision of services to the public and on the cost of providing such services; how the responsibilities of agencies with respect to management, finance, budget, and personnel may be consolidated or allocated in order to facilitate the budgetary process, provide greater legislative oversight, and encourage economy and efficiency in government; how departments may determine levels of productivity as determined by efficiency and economy and may measure and improve such productivity; and how the legislature may provide for and oversee the continuous reorganization, merger, and consolidation of agencies and offices in the executive branch.

Acts 1997, No. 1045, §1.