CHAPTER 6. The Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy

Heading of Chapter 6 amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 12, Sec. 3.

§§ 8501–8542 · 16 sections

1. ARTICLE 1. Creation and Membership §§ 8501–8508 · 7 sections

   • § 8501 There is in the state government the Milton Marks “Little Hoover” Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy, hereafter in this chapter…
   • § 8502 For the purposes of expenditures for the support of the commission, including the expenses of the members of the commission, the commission shall be deemed to…
   • § 8503 The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of…
   • § 8504 For the purposes of this chapter the Members of the Legislature serving as members of the commission shall be considered a joint committee of the two houses of…
   • § 8506 All vacancies in the commission membership shall be filled in the same manner in which original appointments were made.
   • § 8507 The commission shall select from among its members a chairman and vice chairman, who shall not be registered as members of the same political party.
   • § 8508 Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
2. ARTICLE 2. Purposes and Duties §§ 8521–8525 · 7 sections

   • § 8521 It is the purpose of the Legislature in creating the commission, to secure assistance for the Governor and itself in promoting economy, efficiency, and…
   • § 8521.5 The Legislature finds that our system of government is a complex structure of interlocking relationships among all levels of government for managing public…
   • § 8522 The commission, on its own motion, may, for the purpose of making reports and recommendations to assist the Legislature in respect to the matters listed in…
   • § 8522.5 The commission shall review final reports and make recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor concerning the results of state audits and the revenues…
   • § 8523 (a) The Governor shall submit to the commission for study and recommendation any reorganization plan which he intends to submit to the Legislature pursuant to…
   • § 8524 The commission may devise a basic test to determine what, if any, governmental activities should be granted continuing or permanent appropriations.
   • § 8525 The commission may submit to the Legislature and the Governor, at such time, or times, as the commission deems necessary, interim reports of its activities.
3. ARTICLE 3. Powers §§ 8541–8542 · 2 sections

   • § 8541 In carrying out its duties and responsibilities, the commission shall have all of the following powers: (a) To meet at any time and place as it may deem…
   • § 8542 With respect to the Bureau of State Audits, the commission shall do all of the following: (a) Review reports completed by the bureau and make recommendations…