§ 143-64-21

\nThe Governor, before granting written approval of any such contract, must find:\n(1) That the contract is reasonably necessary to the proper function of such State agency; and\n(2) That such services or advice cannot be performed within the resources of such State agency;\n(3) That the estimated cost is reasonable as compared with the likely benefits or results; and\n(4) That the General Assembly has appropriated funds for such contract or that such funds are otherwise available; and\n(5) That all rules and regulations of the Department of Administration have been or will be complied with. (1975, c. 879, s. 46; c. 887, s. 2.)