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DELEGATE MORGAN: Yes, Mr. Chairman, by statute
order.
THE CHAIRMAN: Delegate Maurer.
DELEGATE MAURER: May I raise the question for
further clarification because we have used the words
proclamation and executive order} in line 36 of Section 4.1
the second and third words are "by law" describing how the
functions, powers and duties of the executive administrative
offices are allocated, and am I correct in understanding
that the phrase "by law" there includes both the usual
legislative process and this reverse legislative process by
which the Governor through executive order makes changes
which have the force of law?
THE CHAIRMAN: I would take it that is not correct.
That "by law" would mean an act of the General Assembly
eitner signed by the Governor or passed over the Governor's
veto.
Is that the Committee's understanding. Delegate
Morgan?
DELEGATE MORGAN: No, it is not, Mr. Chairman.
THE CHAIRMAN: State the understanding.