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LR 453
Item 1

 
1. Prepare a comprehensive listing of the state mandates placed
on municipalities that are considered by the affected units of
government to be deserving of analysis and review;

 
2. Identify for each listed mandate the precise legal origin
of the mandate, whether state law or rule, a combination of both
or any other originating authority. The Intergovernmental
Advisory Group shall also provide notice and analysis of federal
mandates that contribute to or conflict with specific state
mandates on municipalities;

 
3. Identify the statewide local government costs of each
listed mandate within the limits of practicability; and

 
4. Identify the characteristics of each listed mandate that
cause the affected units of government to believe the mandate is
deserving of review. Identified characteristics may include, but
are not limited to, the following:

 
A. Archaic or unnecessary features or features lacking
significant public purpose;

 
B. Inadequate funding;

 
C. Disproportionate efforts for the public policy benefit;

 
D. Coordination between federal law and regulation and
state law and rule;

 
E. Subjection to excessive administrative oversight; and

 
F. An insufficient structure to predict, measure or control
local costs; and be it further

 
Sec. 2. Participation of other entities. Resolved: That the Intergovernmental
Advisory Group, in the conduct of its duties, may seek
information from all related state agencies, statewide or
regional associations representing municipalities and statewide
associations representing the beneficiaries or interests that may
be affected by the repeal, modification, redesign, enhanced
coordination or delayed implementation of the mandates; and be it
further

 
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That, no later than November 2, 2005, the
Intergovernmental Advisory Group shall submit a report that
includes its findings and recommendations, including suggested
legislation, for presentation to the Joint Standing Committee on
State and Local Government and the Legislative


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