Transfer of functions between departments

(a) The governor has the authority to transfer any functions between the departments created and established by chapter 3 of this title, except to or from the department of audit, in the interest of a more economical and efficient state service. (b) The governor shall make each such transfer by an executive order, a copy of which shall be filed with the secretary of state. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 77; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.89 (Williams, §255.82); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-402. (a) The governor has the authority to transfer any functions between the departments created and established by chapter 3 of this title, except to or from the department of audit, in the interest of a more economical and efficient state service. (b) The governor shall make each such transfer by an executive order, a copy of which shall be filed with the secretary of state. Acts 1937, ch. 33, § 77; C. Supp. 1950, § 255.89 (Williams, §255.82); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 4-402.