Scope and Content: The committee was established by Governor Edward King (Exec. Order no. 159), to research and advise the governor on the disintegration of the American Family and its effect on children, and to educate the public by publicizing related issues.  These files were created to support that research and to document actions and recommendations of the committee.
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Scope and Content: The Advisory Council on Home and Family was established to investigate and research the laws of and activities in Massachusetts that affect the home and family, program development, and outreach in the area of family disintegration.  Administrative files are the working papers of the Council.
Arrangement: Arranged alphabetically by subject (boxes 1-3)
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Scope and Content: The Massachusetts Art Commission is responsible for advisory approval of any Commonwealth plans relating to works of art or to the artistic character of its buildings, and for custody and care of works of art in the State House.  Series is created to administer these responsibilities.
Arrangement: In four subseries: (1) Correspondence (2) Minutes (3) Subject files (4) Photographs
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Scope and Content: The commission, established in 1981 by  Governor Edward King (Exec Order 199), was responsible for planning the distribution of federal block grant funds among state agencies.  The administrative files are the working papers of the task force.  They include notices of appointments to the task force and related advisory committees; application requirements for grants awarded; implementation agendas and reports of advisory committees’ recommendations to the task force.  Grants are in the areas of education; social service; health centers; maternal and child health care services; alcohol, drug abuse and mental health services; and preventative health and health services.
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Scope and Content: The committee was established in 1985 to recommend to the governor policies and programs that address the effects of the nuclear arms race on the citizens and the economy of the Commonwealth, and generally to further the prevention of nuclear war.  To fulfill this mandate, the committee conducts research, holds public hearings, and participates directly and indirectly in projects relating to disarmament and international relations.  Administrative files document these activities.
Arrangement: Arranged chronologically
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Scope and Content: The Governor’s Management Task Force was formed by Gov. Edward King as a nonprofit corporation to analyze the operational effectiveness of selected agencies within the state government and to make recommendations for improving its services and operations. After the task force submitted its final report in 1980, Gov. King appointed advisory committees (Executive Order no. 174, Jan. 23, 1980) assigned to the six major areas covered in the report. The committees were assembled to provide guidance to state agencies in implementing the task force’s recommendations and to report periodically to the task force board of directors and to the governor. –The Governor’s Management Task Force concentrated on analyzing and suggesting improvements for agencies relating to: personnel administration, data processing, financial management, purchasing, revenue, and motor vehicle registration. Operational reviews were conducted over 36 weeks by three teams. Each of the teams prepared an analysis of agency operations, efficiency, and function. Additional guidance was provided by a 21-member board of directors, and over 300 private sector organizations contributed financial support and management specialists to the task force. During the study, primary emphasis was placed on improving management operations in state government rather than producing short-term financial benefits. At its conclusion, one major observation of the task force was the need for additional training at all levels within the state government. Other prominent recommendations included the upgrading of departmental equipment, executive education programs, and development of electronic data processing systems. –On Jan. 31, 1980, Gov. King signed and filed a legislative package to implement seventeen of the task force recommendations over a two-year period. To ensure tangible improvements, the governor requested continued assistance from the task force board of directors and team leaders in addition to the advisory committees during the review and implementation period. These committees made priority recommendations and established completion dates from 1980 to 1982.
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Scope and Content: The task force was formed to conduct a management review and analysis of the executive branch of Massachusetts state government and to make recommendations to Gov. Michael Dukakis for improving its services and operations.  Administrative files consist of the analysis of government operations prepared by each of the teams assigned to an agency or government function.
Arrangement: In two subseries: (1) Analysis files; arranged by number of team assigned to topical category of government (2) Project status reports; arranged alphabetically by executive office
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Scope and Content: The Governor’s Office of Community Services was established during the first term of Michael Dukakis (1975-1979) to coordinate public relations programs and outreach to Massachusetts communities.  Programs under this office have included a series of regional town meetings in which the governor addressed concerns of constituents prior to his run for reelection; appearances on a radio talk show (1977-1978); and a telephone tally system: Point of View, created to determine the volume of citizens utilizing the office and to categorize their concerns.  These administrative files were created during the implementation of these programs.
Arrangement: In four subseries: (1) General issue files (2) Town meeting reports (3) Radio show fact sheets (4) Tally sheets
Restrictions: Some restrictions apply.
Notes: Also known as MSD 1/651
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Scope and Content: Beginning in 1971 the Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women, and since l983 the Governor’s Office on Women’s Issues and the Governor’s Advisory Committee on Women’s Issues, have been responsible for ensuring adequate representation of the concerns of women in the laws governing Massachusetts and in the planning of services to women and children in the Commonwealth.  These administrative files have been created by these bodies to coordinate research conducted by task forces and support committees on issues concerning women, and to evaluate legislation and services both on local and national levels.
Restriction: Personnel information restricted by statutory provision; MGLA c 4, s 7, cl 26 (c) and c 66A. For conditions of access consult repository
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Scope and Content: The governor is responsible for nominating and appointing individuals to positions in the executive branch, to state boards and commissions, to county offices, and to local authorities.  The Governor’s Personnel Office advises the governor on appointments and oversees the appointments process, as documented in the series.
Arrangement: Arranged by office
Restrictions: Evaluative information restricted by statutory provision MGLA c 4, s 7, d 26(c) and c 66A. For conditions of access consult repository
Notes: Some Dukakis files removed; files from term of Endicott Peabody (1963-1965) transferred to: Appointment files ((M-Ar)598); 195- -1975 files transferred to: Massachusetts. Commissions Section. Notices of miscellaneous appointments ((M-Ar)1291); Apr. 1992
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