RD49 - Council on Virginia’s Future Annual Executive Summary - December 2008


Executive Summary:
This document provides a brief introduction to the Council on Virginia’s Future, which is chaired by Governor Timothy M. Kaine, and Virginia’s performance leadership and accountability system. Included is a discussion of recent accomplishments and the enhancements underway for three focus areas (assessment, service performance, and productivity improvement) and activities related to the development of special issues.

The Council on Virginia’s Future – which is comprised of state, business, and community leaders from across the state – was established by the 2003 Session of the General Assembly to advise Virginia’s leaders on the development and implementation of a roadmap for Virginia’s future. The Council is committed to improving the quality of life and the effectiveness of state government in Virginia.

The Council works to create these improvements by:

• Providing a long-term focus on high-priority issues;
• Creating an environment for improved policy and budget decision-making;
• Increasing government accountability and transparency;
• Improving government performance; and
• Engaging citizens in dialogue about Virginia’s future.