Governor Bev Perdue today took immediate action by signing a series change orders on her first business day in office. "We are changing the way North Carolina's state government does business," said Governor Perdue. "These change orders will make government more efficient, more accessible and more accountable to the people".
(Media-Newswire.com) - Governor Bev Perdue today took immediate action by signing a series change orders on her first business day in office.
“We are changing the way North Carolina’s state government does business,” said Governor Perdue. “These change orders will make government more efficient, more accessible and more accountable to the people”.
The change orders signed by Governor Perdue are:
1 ) Governor’s Task Force for the Development of an Endowment for Positive Gubernatorial Campaigns - With the purpose of restoring voter confidence in the way North Carolina funds gubernatorial campaigns and eliminating the negative campaigns that distort policy proposals and a candidate’s vision, Governor Perdue today established a Governor’s task force for the development of an endowment for Positive Gubernatorial Campaigns.
2 ) Reforming the Department of Transportation - To improve the efficiency and effectiveness the DOT and to ensure that plans are developed and projects are awarded based on professional standards Governor Perdue signed an executive order immediately prohibiting DOT Board members from voting on individual projects. If a board member’s participation is required by law, the Secretary will require the board member to sign a sworn statement affirming they have no financial interest related to the project.
3 ) Open Book Government for North Carolina - To increase accountability and transparency Governor Perdue today directed the Office of State Budget and Management to develop and maintain a searchable and public website that shows state management and spending on grants and contracts.
4 ) On-Site and State-Stat Performance Management and Accountability - To improve the accountability of state agencies Governor Perdue pledges to make regular, unannounced inspections of state facilities throughout North Carolina. She also will conduct statistical performance reviews of each agency. Governor Perdue’s first inspections will include state mental hospitals and probation offices.
5 ) Establishing the North Carolina Budget Reform and Accountability Commission ( BRAC ) - Governor Perdue signed an executive order establishing a citizen oversight panel to ensure government programs are using tax dollars in the most effective and efficient way possible.
6 ) Gubernatorial Town Halls - Governor Perdue affirmed her commitment to participating in at least four live town halls televised across the state. She also officially launched an electric-town hall ( E-Town Hall ) to be maintained on her website in an effort to remain engaged with, and receive constructive feedback from, the public.
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