The Governor is hereby empowered to make a special investigation, either in person or by a committee appointed by him of the condition, management or affairs of any state institution of higher education, and for the purpose of aiding any such investigation the Governor or committee shall have the same powers as are conferred upon the governing boards by section eight of this article, in making similar investigations. The Governor is hereby empowered to make a special investigation, either in person or by a committee appointed by him of the condition, management or affairs of any state institution of higher education, and for the purpose of aiding any such investigation the Governor or committee shall have the same powers as are conferred upon the governing boards by section eight of this article, in making similar investigations.
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