ktECh AU G 2 1 1071 WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS, JR. GOVERNOR OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR STATE CAPITOL AUSTIN, TEXAS 78711 August 20, 1980 The Honorable Tim Von Dohlen Texas House of Representatives Committee on Regions-Compacts & Districts P. 0. Box 2910 Austin, Texas 78769 Dear Representative Von Dohlen: Thank you for your recent letter requesting that I reconsider my earlier decision not to authorize an exemption from the State Classification Plan for a new staff position for the Texas Good Neighbor Commission to provide assistance to the Texas Partners for the Americas. I certainly agree with you that the objectives of TPA are commendable. However, as I stated in my November 14, 1979, letter on this subject, I do not wish to encourage the practice of employing State personnel to perform administrative functions for specific private organizations. Additionally, I am concerned with increases in State employment where there is not an absolutely critical lapse in an Agency's ability to adequately perform its statutory mission. After careful reconsideration I do believe my prior position was and is in the best interest of efficient and effective state government. I re- gret that I can not accede to your request and hope that you can appreciate my rationale for this decision. Sincerely, William P. Clements, Jr. Governor of Texas ep cc David Dean G. G. Garcia Eddie Aurispa
