January 22, 1964
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STUDY OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATES AND MUNICIPALITIES
Mr. MUSKIE, from the Committee on Government Operations, reported an original resolution (S. Res. 280) authorizing a study of intergovernmental relationships between the United States and the States and municipalities, which, under the rule, was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration, as follows:
Resolved, That the Committee on Government Operations, or any duly authorized subcommittee thereof, is authorized under sections 134(a) and 136 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended, and in accordance with its jurisdiction specified by subsection 1 (g) (2) (D) of rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to examine, Investigate, and make a complete study of Intergovernmental relationships between the United States and the States and municipalities, Including an evaluation of studies, reports, and recommendations made thereon and submitted to the Congress by the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations pursuant to the provisions of Public Law 86-380, approved by the President on September 24, 1959.
SEC. 2. For the purposes of this resolution the committee, from February 1, 1964, to January 31, 1965, Inclusive, is authorized (1) to make such expenditures as it deems advisable; (2) to employ upon a temporary basis, technical, clerical, and other assistants and consultants: Provided, That the minority is authorized to select one person for appointment, and the person so selected shall be appointed and his compensation shall be so fixed that his gross rate shall not be less by more than $1,600 than the highest gross rate paid to any other employee; and (3) with the prior consent of the heads of the departments or agencies concerned, and the Committee on Rules and Administration, to utilize the reimbursable services, information, facilities, and personnel of any of the departments or agencies of the Government.
SEC. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together with its recommendations for legislation as it deems advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, but not later than January 31, 1965.
SEC. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution, which shall not exceed $129,000, shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee.