§ 143A-8. Internal organization of departments; allocation and reallocation of duties and functions; limitations. - North Carolina Statutes

§143A‑8.  Internal organization of departments; allocation andreallocation of duties and functions; limitations.

The Governor shall cause theadministrative organization of each department to be examined with a view topromoting economy and efficiency. The Governor may reorganize and organize theprincipal departments and assign and reassign the duties and functions amongthe divisions and other units, division heads, officers, and employees; exceptas otherwise expressly provided by statute. When such changes affect existinglaw they must be submitted in accordance with Article III, Sec. 5 of theConstitution. The head of a principal department shall have legal custody ofall books, papers, documents and other records of the department. The head of aprincipal department shall be responsible for the preparation and presentationof the department budget request which shall include all funds requested andall receipts expected for all elements of the department. (1971,c. 864, s. 1.)