The Governor shall cause the administrative organization of each department to be examined with a view to promoting economy and efficiency. The Governor may reorganize and organize the principal departments and assign and reassign the duties and functions among the divisions and other units, division heads, officers, and employees; except as otherwise expressly provided by statute. When such changes affect existing law they must be submitted in accordance with Article III, Sec. 5 of the Constitution. The head of a principal department shall have legal custody of all books, papers, documents and other records of the department. The head of a principal department shall be responsible for the preparation and presentation of the department budget request which shall include all funds requested and all receipts expected for all elements of the department.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143A-8
Internal organization of departments; allocation and reallocation of duties and functions; limitations
Known as the Executive Organization Act
The act spans §§ 143A-1–143A-9 (17 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 136 N.C. App. 554 - Carrington v. Brown (2000)
Most recently applied in 136 N.C. App. 554 - Carrington v. Brown (February 2000)
1971, c. 864, s. 1.
Official source: North Carolina General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain North Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.