A Legislative Oversight Committee is established under the Legislative Council. The purpose of the Committee is to review and analyze the structure and operations of state government in providing services and enhancing the ability of the public to interact with government. The Committee is to give particular attention to state government's use of information technology, including its role in enhancing information sharing among subunits and branches of state government and between the state and other governmental bodies.
The Committee shall consist of 10 members of the General Assembly appointed as follows: 3 majority party senators designated by the Majority Leader, two minority party senators designated by the Minority Leader, three majority party representatives designated by the Speaker of the House, and two minority party representatives designated by the Minority Leader. All actions of the Legislative Oversight Committee shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the members from each of the respective chambers.
Members of the Legislative Oversight Committee are entitled to receive per diem and expenses for their attendance at official meetings of the Committee while the General Assembly is not in session. These costs shall be charged as a joint expense under section 2.12.
The Legislative Oversight Committee is authorized to meet monthly. The Committee shall report to the Legislative Council with a listing of programs, rules, and other activities administered or enforced by state agencies which the Committee has identified for review. The Committee shall submit a final report to the Legislative Council and to the General Assembly not later than the convening of each regular session of the General Assembly. The final report shall include findings, recommendations, and a summary and may include proposed bills or resolutions.
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