H. C. R. 16--"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to undertake a study of the feasibility of allowing state agencies which reduce the cost of government to use fifty percent of any unexpired appropriations to reward employee performance and to undertake special projects which benefit the State."
Whereas, The efficiency of state government and the productivity of state employees would be greatly enhanced if effective state agencies were given resources and the authority to undertake innovative and cost effective programs; and
Whereas, Those public employees working in agencies of state government which have realized cost savings and improved efficiency should be rewarded and recognized for their contributions; and
Whereas, The demands on state government and on the resources of the state require that economies of scale and economies resulting from greater governmental productivity be encouraged and promoted; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to review, examine and study ways to increase governmental efficiency and encourage savings, including the feasibility of allowing state agencies which reduce the cost of government to use fifty percent of any savings and efficiencies resulting in unexpended appropriations to reward employee performance and to undertake special projects which benefit the State; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, one thousand nine hundred ninety-four, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.