In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Committees of jurisdiction” means the committees of the General Assembly that routinely handle the policy issues and legislation related to a specific governmental activity or unit subject to review under this subtitle. “Department” means the Department of Legislative Services. “Evaluation” means the process of legislative review of a governmental activity or unit used to determine: whether the governmental activity or unit should be reestablished or terminated; and what, if any, statutory or nonstatutory changes should be recommended to the General Assembly to improve the operations of the governmental activity or unit. “Governmental activity” means a program, service, or other function of government. “Office” means the office in the Department of Legislative Services designated by the Executive Director of the Department.