Administration 



During the past biennium, administration problems have resulted 

 from extended activity in all divisions of the department. The most 

 serious problem has been lack of adequate office space for new per- 

 sonnel added to our organization to assist in the supervision and admin- 

 istration of our program. The Fish and Game Commission conducted 

 the most extensive improvement program in history during the past 

 two years. Funds which made these extensive improvements possible 

 came from the increase in license fees provided for by the Thirtieth 

 Legislative Assembly and from funds accumulated and reserved by the 

 Commission during the past several years for post-war improvement 

 projects. 



The Commission has employed an engineer who prepares plans and 

 specifications for its improvement projects and supervises the inspection 

 of actual construction by contractors to insure adherence to specifica- 

 tions and construction details. Extensive procurement of new equipment 

 and property coupled with replacement of worn equipment necessitate 

 a broader and more comprehensive record-keeping and maintenance 

 division. A detailed property-accounting system has been adopted which 

 accurately lists state property by location, description, condition and 

 value. Equipment is likewise accounted for by a warehouseman. A 

 repair shop is maintained where miscellaneous gear and mobile equip- 

 ment is kept in working condition. These new methods of accounting 

 and maintenance have increased the general efficiency and resulted in 

 a saving to the department. 



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