Governor McAuliffe Announces Commission to Ensure Integrity and Public Confidence in State Government
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The order asks the new 10-member commission to provide the Governor with recommendations in
"I am creating this commission because it is imperative that we foster a culture of professionalism in state government that attracts future leaders of the highest caliber,"
The appointees were selected based on their knowledge of government operations and the history of the issues they will examine.
"They are bipartisan and represent a cross section of political philosophies,"
Former U.S. Representative
"I'm honored that the Governor has asked me to join with my friend, former Lt. Gov.
"It is my great pleasure to serve with my esteemed co-chairman, former
Governor's Commission to Ensure Integrity and Public Confidence in State Government members:
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NUMBER TWENTY EIGHT (2014)
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON
INTEGRITY AND PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN STATE GOVERNMENT
Importance of the Initiative
The fundamental strength of
My administration is committed to identifying the highest standards for comprehensive governmental reform.
Establishment of the Commission
Therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Governor under Article V of the Constitution of
sections 2.2-134 and 2.2-135 of the Code of
Key Reform Issues
I am directing the Commission to review and make recommendations for legislation or policies that address the following reform issues:
1. Comprehensive Government Ethics
* The benefits of a more independent
* A cap or ban on gifts for legislators, including "intangible" gifts of meals and travel.
* Rules regarding personal loans, or any loans other than those from commercial financial institutions at rates available to the general public, to legislators and their family members from personal friends or business associates.
* Rules regarding grants, deliberations, or decisions by members of public boards and commissions that could provide a direct financial benefit to such members, members' family, personal friends, or close business associates.
* Rules regarding post-governmental employment and an appropriate waiting period prior to beginning such employment.
* Policies regarding lawyer-legislators representing clients before state agencies during their term in office.
* Rules related to legislators holding executive branch employment during their term in office.
1. Campaign Finance
* Rules related to the amount of contributions to campaigns by individuals, corporations, PACs, lobbyists, and others.
* Rules regarding campaign contributions during special sessions of the
* Policies on the personal use of candidate campaign funds.
* The disclosure of independent expenditures and advertising in support of or opposition to political candidates prior to an election.
1. Disclosure Oversight and Enforcement
* Independent investigation and audit of campaign disclosures.
* Independent administration and audit of lobbyist disclosure forms.
1. Selection and Service of Judges and Other Public Officials
* Procedures for improving the selection of judges and other candidates for public service.
1. Second Consecutive Term for
* Frequency of gubernatorial transitions and the impact on providing services to citizens as well as the daily operations of executive branch agencies.
1. Various Other Governmental Reforms
* Procedures for legislative and congressional redistricting.
* Alterations in the state budget cycle as it relates to gubernatorial terms.
<p>The Commission may, at its discretion or the discretion of the Governor, examine other issues consistent with the purposes of this Executive Order.
Composition of the Commission
Former Congressman
Staff support
Staff support as necessary to support the Commission will be furnished by the
Funding needed to support the Commission will be provided by state and other appropriate funds. Direct costs for this Commission are estimated at no more than
The Commission will meet at least once monthly upon the call of the Co-Chairs beginning in October, 2014. The Commission will present an interim report pertaining to comprehensive government ethics reform to the Governor on or before
Effective Date of the Executive Order
This Executive Order shall be effective upon its signing and, pursuant to sections 2.2-134 and 2.2-135 of the Code of
Given under my hand and under the Seal of the Commonwealth of
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