[§30-1]  Declaration of purpose.  The
legislature declares it to be the purpose of this chapter to promote the
orderly transfer of the executive power in connection with the expiration of
the term of office of a governor and the inauguration of a new governor.  The
interest of the State requires that such transitions be accomplished so as to
assure continuity in the conduct of the affairs of the state government.  Any
disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce
results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the State and its people. 
Accordingly, it is the intent of the legislature that appropriate actions be
authorized and taken to avoid or minimize any disruption.  In addition to the
specific provisions contained in this chapter directed toward that purpose, it
is the intent of the legislature that all officers of the state government so
conduct the affairs of the state government for which they exercise
responsibility and authority as (1) to be mindful of problems occasioned by
transitions in the office of governor, (2) to take appropriate lawful steps to
avoid or minimize disruptions that might be occasioned by the transfer of the
executive power, and (3) otherwise to promote orderly transitions in the office
of governor. [L 1972, c 126, pt of §1]