Posted on Sat, May. 24, 2003


Gov. Sanford's plan to reconfigure state government is making its way...


Associated Press

Gov. Sanford's plan to reconfigure state government is making its way through the Legislature. Among the changes:

_ Many administrative functions at the Budget and Control Board would be consolidated in the governor's office as a Cabinet position, including general services, procurement, internal audits, research and statistics, human resources, employee insurance and the State Energy Office. Other operations, including Workers' Compensation Fund and Patients' Compensation Fund move there, too.

_ A chief information officer position would be created to make technology decisions.

_ The governor would be allowed to move functions among Cabinet agencies.

_ Treasurer, secretary of state and education superintendent would be appointed by the governor with Senate approval. The offices are currently filled by statewide vote.

_ The comptroller general would be appointed by governor with unanimous approval of Budget and Control Board. The office is currently filled by statewide vote. Comptroller general and treasurer would no longer be board members.

_ Agriculture commissioner would be appointed by governor. The offices is currently filled by statewide vote.

_ Voters would choose governor and lieutenant governor on the same ticket. The lieutenant governor would become a full-time post, but would no longer preside over the Senate.





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