Definitions.

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As used in this chapter:

(1) “Agency” means any regulatory, administrative, advisory, executive, or legislative body of this State, including a board, bureau, commission, department, division, committee, council, association, authority, or any other entity established by an act of the General Assembly of this State that meets any of the following:

a. Is given authority in the Delaware Code to regulate a business, occupation, or profession.

b. Is supported in whole or in part by public funds.

c. Expends or disburses public funds.

d. Is specifically charged by a public body to advise or make recommendations.

(2) “Committee” or “Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee” means the joint legislative committee established by this chapter.

(3) “Highest administrative officer” means an official who is appointed by the Governor as a member of the Governor's cabinet.

(4) “Performance evaluation” means an assessment of how well an agency has performed and is performing its functions, and how well the agency has served and is serving the public need.


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