The Governor, before granting written approval of any such contract, must find:

(1)        That the contract is reasonably necessary to the proper function of such State agency; and

(2)        That such services or advice cannot be performed within the resources of such State agency;

(3)        That the estimated cost is reasonable as compared with the likely benefits or results; and

(4)        That the General Assembly has appropriated funds for such contract or that such funds are otherwise available; and

(5)        That all rules and regulations of the Department of Administration have been or will be complied with. (1975, c. 879, s. 46; c. 887, s. 2.)