§ 143‑64.21. Findings to be made by Governor.
The Governor, before granting written approval of any such contract,must find:
(1) That the contract is reasonably necessary to the properfunction of such State agency; and
(2) That such services or advice cannot be performed within theresources of such State agency;
(3) That the estimated cost is reasonable as compared with thelikely benefits or results; and
(4) That the General Assembly has appropriated funds for suchcontract or that such funds are otherwise available; and
(5) That all rules and regulations of the Department ofAdministration have been or will be complied with. (1975, c. 879, s. 46; c. 887, s. 2.)