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001/15. '71-72 Reorganization Study

 Record Group Term
Identifier: 001/15
Creator: Governor

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Advisory Commission Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-075
Scope and Contents These records consist mostly of correspondence of the advisory committee of the program on public awareness, but include also: (1) minutes of the committee meetings, (2) resolutions against reorganization by veterans groups, (3) weekly status reports of the program, and (4) invitations to dinners given at the Governor's mansion for members of various professional organizations and business and community leaders, and replies to those invitations. This series also includes a group of folders...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Executive Committee Progress Manual

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-150
Scope and Contents This series contains 2 copies of the manual produced by the Reorganization Study Committee. The manual is divided into: (1) a statement of the overall plan for the reorganization study (2) information on its progress. It includes: (1) an organizational chart (2) a listing of individual organizational responsibilities of the governor and the executive committee (3) a projected schedule and list of project steps (4) a work program (5) several progress reports (6) minutes of the Executive...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Findings and Recommendations Files

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-151
Scope and Contents This series consists of bound volumes which contain recommendations prepared by teams appointed for the purpose to study organization within particular agencies. The format for each study contains: (1) a statement of the functions of government covered (2) findings (3) alternatives (4) recommendations (5) financial impact (6) endorsement sheets and (7) summary (included in some studies). Additional information occasionally included is in the form of: (1) appendices (2) charts (3) graphs (4)...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Findings/Recommendations

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-073
Scope and Contents This series includes recommendations prepared by teams appointed for the purpose of studying the organization of interdepartmental supportive services; i.e, those governmental services which cross agency lines such as insurance, personnel, and printing. The recommendations are primarily concerned with the improvement of services, and the promotion of efficiency and economy in government. The studies have no consistent format but contain data as to the findings, recommendations, and cost of...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Gov. Carter's Reorganization Correspondence

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-148
Scope and Contents This series consists of both incoming and outgoing correspondence of Gov. Carter regarding reorganization. Incoming correspondence consists of: (1) letters and telegrams of support, opposition and suggestion from the general public concerning reorganization legislation (2) petitions indicating citizen support (3) a separate folder with correspondence from individuals expressing opinions on the controversial reorganization of the Health Board and (4) memoranda to and from the project...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Joann Dibella Hawkins Administrative Records

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-077
Scope and Contents

This series is apparently composed of the working files of JoAnn DiBella Hawkins, a member of the public awareness team. Information is included which relates to all facets of the multimedia communications/public relations efforts, in the form of correspondence, form letters, memoranda, schedules, and reference materials. The finding aid lists the original arrangement of the records.

Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Newsclippings and Magazine Articles

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-079
Scope and Contents This series includes a magazine and clippings from weekly, biweekly and daily newspapers published throughout the state of Georgia. Both the magazine and the newspapers contain articles which relate to Governor Carter's reorganization of state government in 1971 - 1972. The items from the newspapers are photocopies. Some of the articles originated as releases from the Governor's Office or the Public Awareness Staff (see RGSGSERIES 1 - 15 - 78). These particular articles are, in most...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Preliminary Agency Review Summary Files

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-070
Scope and Contents This series consists of studies made by individual agencies of 1) their function and budget, 2) their organization, and 3) their relationship to other levels of government and external agencies. These studies are concluded by their recommendations. Then a study team followed up by presenting the final points for detailed study. Most of these studies are complete in 5 or 6 pages. The last folder in this series contains: 1) an analysis of all recommendations to each agency, 2) a numerical...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Press Releases

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-078
Scope and Contents

This series consists of offset printed copies of releases prepared by JoAnn Hawkins of the Public Awareness Staff and distributed by the committee. Most of the releases announce speeches to be delivered by Tom Linder and other staff members. These releases are the same with the exception of the lead paragraph announcing where they are to be given. There are also announcements reporting the progress of the study groups as well as congratulations to those who have completed their work.

Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Project Control Manuals and Procedures

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-147
Scope and Contents This series is composed of material related to the administrative control of state reorganization. Included are: (1) preliminary review (2) basis of the decision for reorganization (3 goals and objectives of reorganization (4) overview for detailed study (5) division of government agencies into six program areas (6) assignment of individual and committee (7) weekly work schedules and target dates (8) progress reports (9) governor's review schedule (10) minutes of the executive committee...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Project Director's Administrative Files

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-149
Scope and Contents This series consists of general administrative records concerning the study of the reorganization of state government. Incoming and outgoing correspondence includes letters and memoranda to and from: (1) interested individuals (2) agency heads (3) Executive Committee members (4) the Governor (5) Tom M. Linder Jr., Project Director. Detailed reports to the Governor (with the Governor's remarks written in red) are included, as well as lists of staff and Governor Carter's presentation speech...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Public Awareness Publications

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-080
Scope and Contents

This series consists of pamphlets, a leaflet and one looseleaf book. These were published by the Reorganization Study to make the public aware of the reorganization effort. The 219 page looseleaf book is a compilation of the reorganization study teams' final recommendations and findings prior to presentation to the General Assembly.

Dates: Created: 1971-1972

Governor - '71-72 Reorganization Study - Public Awareness Schedules

 Series
Identifier: 001-15-076
Scope and Contents This series is a list of public awareness presentations in 1971 which includes radio, television, and personal appearance promotions for State government re organization. The series includes: (1) a schedule of statewide radio and television shows usually presented by Governor Carter and Mr. Tom Linder, (2) a calendar of public appearances from January through October, 1971 (listing the city, date, club and speaker), and (3) a list of public appearances around the state by Tom Linder (each...
Dates: Created: 1971-1972