Legislature(2003 - 2004)
2003-04-04 Senate Journal
Full Journal pdf2003-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0708 SB 174 SENATE BILL NO. 174 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: "An Act relating to the annual salary of the chief procurement officer; and providing for an effective date." was read the first time and referred to the State Affairs and Finance Committees. The following fiscal information was published today: Fiscal Note No. 1, zero, Department of Administration 2003-04-04 Senate Journal Page 0709 Governor's transmittal letter dated April 3: Dear President Therriault: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the annual salary of the chief procurement officer. The salary of the chief procurement officer (CPO) is set in statute in AS 36.30.010(d). The salary of the CPO is currently at range 23 of the salary schedule established in AS 39.27.011. This bill would set the annual salary of the CPO at range 24. The increase in the salary of the CPO is being requested because the CPO now will head the division of general services in the Department of Administration; the director position of that division is being eliminated. The duties normally performed by the director of general services will be undertaken by the CPO. But, because the CPO salary is set in statute, the additional duties to be performed by the CPO cannot be compensated with an increase in pay without a change in law. The duties to be assumed by the CPO as head of the division of general services are in keeping with the statutory duties and powers of the CPO as set out in AS 36.30.010(b). Due to the expanded duties to be undertaken by the CPO as head of the division of general services, I propose that the annual salary of the CPO be increased from range 23 to range 24. This bill will not result in an increased appropriation because the increase in the pay range for the CPO provides for an annual salary that is less than the annual salary ordinarily paid a division director. I urge your prompt and favorable action on this measure. Sincerely, /s/ Frank H. Murkowski Governor