Pursuant to your directive of mid-July, 1976, in which you appointed me Acting Director for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of Chapter 775 of the 1976 Acts of the Assembly, I am pleased to transmit a report containing recommendations and proposed legislation for the organization of a Department of General Services.

Within the time constraints, it was not possible to develop a detailed internal organization for this Department, nor was it possible to pursue potential economies. Although the action of the Legislature, pursuant to the study of the Commission of State Governmental Management, was not based on projected cost reductions in the immediate future, it seems apparent that opportunities exist for future economies and increased efficiencies and effectiveness with the organization of such a Department.

This report is a result of many hours of effort by the heads of the involved agencies and the staff, and was completed with minimal cost. The cooperation and genuine dedication to this task by all involved is noteworthy. In light of the legislative mandate of Chapter 775, the recommendations contained herein are generally acceptable to those comprising the study committee.

Respectfully,

/s/ H. Douglas Hamner, Jr.