[1] Members of the committee were appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and served without compensation.
In addition to the permanent members, the committee had the services of experts from government, universities and business who acted as consultants.
Review of pertinent material prepared in recent years on improvements in government organization, including: the Hoover Commission Report, the Temple University Survey, Bureau of the Budget staff papers, and special departmental studies Evaluation of material in relation to the above objectives, and preparation of tentative recommendations for action.
Discussions with the Budget Director, Cabinet heads and Congressional leaders to develop common views on organization and management recommendations.
The Committee to be of such assistance as appropriate in connection with: (a) Preparation by the Bureau of the Budget and Departments of proposed legislation and Executive Orders to carry out the approved recommendations, and (b) Preparation of a time schedule for submission of legislation by the Director of the Budget.