Opinion No. (2003)

BILL LOCKYER Attorney General ANTHONY S. DA VIGO Deputy Attorney General The MILTON MARKS "LITTLE HOOVER" COMMISSION ON CALIFORNIA STATE GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND ECONOMY has requested an opinion on the following questions: 1. Does the Little Hoover Commission have the authority to comprehensively review the administrative operations of the court system? 2. What examination may be made by the Little Hoover Commission relating to the laws pertaining to the appropriation of public funds and the methods used in administering such laws? CONCLUSIONS 1. The Little Hoover Commission does not have the authority to comprehensively review the administrative operations of the court system. 2. The Little Hoover Commission is authorized to examine the laws pertaining to continuing or permanent appropriations of public funds for the courts and the methods used in administering such laws, but not the structure, organization, operation or functions of the courts. ANALYSIS The Milton Marks "Little Hoover" Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy ("Commission") is composed of 13 appointed members and charged with promoting economy, efficiency and improved service in…