Performance & Accountability (language only)

Item 97 #2c

Language
Page 69, line 22, before "All", insert "A."
Page 69, after line 23, insert:
"B.  The department shall work with the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to develop performance goals and strategies to measure the impact of the department's activities in these areas: (1) marketing and product promotion; (2) food safety and inspection services; (3) animal industry veterinary services and diagnostic laboratory services; and (4) plant pest and disease control services.  The department shall submit these goals and measures by December 1, 2004, to the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees.  In addition, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the department incorporate these performance goals and strategies in budget amendments for review and approval by the 2005 Session."

Explanation
(This amendment directs the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to support efforts promoting greater performance and accountability in the core programs administered by the department by developing performance goals and strategies for the 2005 Session.)