[§30-1]  Declaration of purpose.  Thelegislature declares it to be the purpose of this chapter to promote theorderly transfer of the executive power in connection with the expiration ofthe term of office of a governor and the inauguration of a new governor.  Theinterest of the State requires that such transitions be accomplished so as toassure continuity in the conduct of the affairs of the state government.  Anydisruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produceresults detrimental to the safety and well-being of the State and its people. Accordingly, it is the intent of the legislature that appropriate actions beauthorized and taken to avoid or minimize any disruption.  In addition to thespecific provisions contained in this chapter directed toward that purpose, itis the intent of the legislature that all officers of the state government soconduct the affairs of the state government for which they exerciseresponsibility and authority as (1) to be mindful of problems occasioned bytransitions in the office of governor, (2) to take appropriate lawful steps toavoid or minimize disruptions that might be occasioned by the transfer of theexecutive power, and (3) otherwise to promote orderly transitions in the officeof governor. [L 1972, c 126, pt of §1]