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Streamlining Government

Lieutenant Governor John Cherry. Streamlining Government. Town Hall Meeting Mott Community College. June 16, 2009. We want your input!. Tell us your views and suggestions on how to streamline state government: 517-373-6800 ltgovcherry@michigan.gov http://michigan.gov/ltgov. Overview.

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Streamlining Government

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  1. Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Town Hall MeetingMott Community College June 16, 2009

  2. We want your input! Tell us your views and suggestions on how to streamline state government: 517-373-6800 ltgovcherry@michigan.gov http://michigan.gov/ltgov

  3. Overview • Feb. 3, 2009 -- Governor asks the Lieutenant Governor to lead the effort to modernize state government • Four Goals: • A Government Focused on Core Priorities • Enhancing Service to Citizens • Maximizing Technology • Attracting the Next Generation of Talent

  4. Why streamline government now? • We have a state government designed in the 1950’s • Since then, massive changes in the economy • Massive changes in how we live, work and communicate

  5. What this initiative is… • We are asking the people of Michigan what they think the role of state government should be • We will be as transparent as possible, with full public participation • We will include the broadest possible cross-section of citizens, business, labor and academic leaders

  6. What this initiative is… • We will identify the core functions of 21st century state government and make sure all state employees are focused on them • We will remain committed to job creation, education, and protecting Michigan citizens

  7. Timeline of this project • Town halls and public input through mid-August • Updates posted to michigan.gov/ltgov • Project conclusion: early 2010

  8. Tonight’s program • Over the last few months we have identified 7 core functions of state government • Tonight we are asking you whether those functions should be included in state government

  9. Tonight’s program • I will read descriptions of the 7 core functions (raise your hand if you don’t have a copy) • Using your electronic clickers, you will be asked to vote yes or no on including those functions • Results will appear immediately onscreen

  10. Tonight’s program • After you have voted on all 7 functions we will review the results and ask for your participation in discussing them • We will also ask you for suggestions and input about other functions and subjects that may not be included in the 7 core functions

  11. Tonight’s program • We need input from as many as possible • Please keep your comments brief

  12. Tonight’s facilitator Paul Rozycki Professor of Political Science Mott Community College

  13. Public Safety

  14. Is public safety a core function of state government? • Yes • No

  15. Education

  16. Is education a core function of state government? • Yes • No

  17. Public Systems

  18. Is public systems a core function of state government? • Yes • No

  19. Well-being

  20. Is well-being a core function of state government? • Yes • No

  21. Sustainability

  22. Is sustainability a core function of state government? • Yes • No

  23. Economic Opportunity and Prosperity

  24. Is economic opportunity and prosperity a core function of state government? • Yes • No

  25. Efficiency and Effectiveness

  26. Is efficiency and effectivenessa core function of state government? • Yes • No

  27. Thank you for participating!

  28. We want your input! Tell us your views and suggestions on how to streamline state government: 517-373-6800 ltgovcherry@michigan.gov http://michigan.gov/ltgov

  29. Lieutenant Governor John Cherry Streamlining Government Town Hall MeetingMott Community College June 16, 2009

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