declaration of policy

declaration of policy Section 101. It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress to promote economy, efficiency, and improved service in the transaction of the public business in the departments, bureaus, agencies, boards, commissions, offices, independent establishments, and instrumentalities of the District of Columbia by— (1) recommending methods and procedures for inducing expenditures to the lowest amount consistent with the efficient performance of essential services, activities, and functions; (2) eliminating duplication and overlapping of services, activities, and functions; 84 Stat. 846 (3) consolidating services, activities, and functions of a similar nature; (4) abolishing services, activities, and functions not necessary to the efficient conduct of government; (5) eliminating nonessential services, functions, and activities which are competitive with private enterprise; (6) defining responsibilities of officials; and (7) relocating agencies now responsible directly to the Commissioner of the District of Columbia in departments or other agencies.