Governor's Regulatory Review Council (GRRC)

The Governor's Regulatory Review Council was created by Executive Order in May 1981. Composed of six members, the Council is chaired by the Director of the Department of Administration or designee, who serves ex-officio. For most agencies, the Council is the final step in the rulemaking process. The Council reviews most rules to ensure that they are necessary and to avoid duplication and adverse impact on the public. The Council assesses whether a rule is clear, concise, and understandable, legal, consistent with legislative intent and within the agency's statutory authority, and whether the benefits of a rule outweigh the cost. If a rule does not meet these criteria, the Council returns it to the agency for further consideration.