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922 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION "A-A"

(Roland)

L.R.C. STUDY OF CONSOLIDATING AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES

A concurrent resolution authorizing and directing the legislative research committee to study the feasibility of placing the administration of certain agricultural activities that are now administered by separate state boards, commissions and institutions under the jurisdiction of the state department of agriculture and labor.

WHEREAS, the Constitution 'Of this state establishes a department of agriculture which is maintained and staffed by the state; and

WHEREAS, there are many activities of the state in the field of agriculture, the majority of which have been placed under the jurisdiction of separate boards, agencies and institutions; and

WHEREAS, it would appear that consideration should be given to the consolidation of many or all of these agricultural activities in the department of agriculture and labor in order to carry out the intent of the Constitution in regard to such department and to eliminate confusion, duplication and to promote efficiency in such governmental activities;

''Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of North Dakota, the House of Representatives. Concurring Therein:''

That the legislative research committee is hereby directed to study the various activities of the state in the field of agriculture now being carried on by various departments, agencies, boards, and institutions and to determine the merits and feasibility of consolidating the administration of many or all of the state agricultural activities in the department of agriculture and labor, and to make its report and recommendations to the Thirty-seventh Legislative Assembly together with such legislation as may be necessary to carry out such recommendations.

Filed March 6, 1959.