• The full Commission selects study topics that come to its attention from citizens, legislators and other sources. In addition, it has a statutory obligation to review and make recommendations on proposed government reorganization plans.
  
  

• Under the direction of a subcommittee of Commission members, staff conducts research by bringing key players together for discussions, contacting experts, reviewing academic literature and interviewing those most closely affected by the targeted topic.
  
  

• Based on research, the subcommittee identifies key issues and oversees the creation of public hearings to explore all sides of the issues in an open forum setting. The public hearings serve to inform the commissioners, legislators, the public and the media about the problem areas.
  
  

• The subcommittee develops findings and recommendations that focus on the key issues and forwards a draft report to the full Commission for its consideration. The Commission, as a whole, may make changes before adopting and releasing the final report.
  
  

• The Commission works to implement its recommendations, either through legislation or administrative changes. Follow-up reviews and additional studies are carried out on a regular basis until the Commission's recommendations have been enacted or its concerns have been addressed.