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Show December 8, 1965 The PARSON Page 3 Little Hoover Saves for Utah by Fil Beck, YD President The Little Hoover Commission, established by the 1965 Utah State Legislature, was formed to modernize our State government with the result of saving the taxpayer some money. The members of the Hoover Commission were appointed by Governor Rampton in April of this year. Joseph Roosenblatt, a leading businessman in this area, was appointed chairman by the commission members themselves. The objectives were clear, and the deadline was set for the spring of 1966 so that the new plans can be presented to the Special Legislature. Eliminates Four On November 4, 1965, the Hoover Commission made public its plans to eliminate waste and to create better managing in individual departments. The first recommendations sent to the Governor call for the elimination of four elective offices: State Auditor, Attorney General, Treasurer, and Secretary of State. These, in turn, would be replaced by a Lieutenant Governor, who would be elected by the people, and a cabinet of eleven major secretaryships. Each secretary would be appointed by the Governor and approved by the Legislature. This would create more power for the executive and legislative branches of State government. The first secretary of eleven to be mentioned is State Development, which will involve promotion of industry and tourism. The Attorney General will defend the State in law cases; Secretary of Personnel Services will hire for all vacant jobs; Secretary of Budget and Administration will control taxation and will prepare a budget for Legislature; Secretary of Civil Safety will involve the highway patrol and state motor vehicles; Secretary of Transportation will formulate plans for and keep up maintenance of the State highways; Secretary of Natural Resources will regulate water, land, and wildlife; and Secretary of Commerce will regulate the agriculture department and liquor control. There will also be aSecre-tar- y of Health and Welfare, a Secretary of Higher Education, and aSecretary of Secondary and Elementary Education. Board Form Effective management in our State government has been weakened because of reliance upon the commission or board-for- m of organization. Because many of the commissioners have had neither the training nor the experience in administrative areas, these organizations are time consuming as a result of discussion and compromise. The Hoover Commission says that the Highway Department could save one million dollars a year by eliminating 200 employees. This type of saving could be used in developing our tourist trade. This is only one example of the savings the taxpayers would reap if the State government was modernized. After the Legislature approves the Hoover Commissions recommendations, the voters of Utah will vote to approve these recommendations. The Young Democrats of Westminster will support the Hoover Comand work toward a goal of mission actuality. ; 'MONEY' $10 to $25 a Day! Show Christmas Cards, Costume j jj Jewelry, or Car Flares to Fam- ily, Neighbors, and Classmates. Call 359-329- 1. ;i j! j |