I. Decision Briefs, 2005-2010 (accession 44690).

Containers:

Box 1-6

Extent:

Extent: 2.10 cubic feet (6 boxes).

Scope and content:

The Decision Briefs series is housed in 6 boxes and is arranged alphabetically by cabinet secretary. Within each secretary, the records are filed in chronological order. The series consists of decision briefs, requests, recommendations, background information and supporting documents including correspondence and legislative citations.

This series documents Governor Kaine's responses to requests from Executive Branch agencies for expenditure of funds from various sources controlled by the Governor's Office, approval of bond sales, letters from the Governor, and issuance of executive orders. Each Decision Brief usually includes: a description of the request including background material, discussion, and conclusions by the Policy Office; a recommendation from Richard D. Brown, Director, Department of Planning and Budget; and concurrence from Secretary of Finance Jody M. Wagner, the cabinet secretary overseeing requesting agency, and the Director of Policy (Brian Sheppard), Counselor to the Governor (Lawrence Roberts, 2006-2009 and Mark E. Rubin, 2009-2010) and Chief of Staff (William H. Leighty, 2006-2007 and Wayne Turnage, 2007-2010). If all concur, the Governor then signs the brief.

Also included are referendums, disaster area requests to the Federal Government and requests for executive orders. 2009 Decision Briefs are not extant.

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