 February 12 , 2003
"We have been working diligently to get Alaska moving again. These actions require a deliberate process and cannot be done overnight. But we have set our course and we know where we are going," said Murkowski. According to information provided by the Office of the Governor, starting immediately after the election, the new administration began a transition process that has been notable for its openness and inclusiveness. Due diligence teams identified the short-term and long-term challenges facing each department. Regional advisory groups held public meetings in 17 communities to solicit Alaskans' concerns on a broad range of issues. Finally, transition teams distilled all this information into final reports and recommendations to the governor. The results of this all-volunteer transition process have helped inform the new administration's plans and goals.
Appointed by Governor Murkowski: Approximately 65 Alaskans to various boards and commissions, led by: Commissioner of Dept. of Administration
- Mike Miller
Administrative Orders: 201 Suspend all hiring
for vacant positions, suspend all out-of-state travel, desist
in contract award for personal services until January 31, 2003. Executive Orders: 104 - Transfers the function of administering the equal employment opportunity program from the Office of the Governor to the division of personnel in the Department of Administration. 105 - Transfers the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Natural Resources. 106 - Transfers the Alaska Coastal Policy Council, and the functions of Coastal Management from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Natural Resources. 107 - Transfers to the Department of Natural Resources certain habitat functions presently assigned to the Department of Fish and Game.
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