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Gov. Sanford Unveils MAP Commission
GROUP TO FOCUS ON MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY
AND PERFORMANCE IN GOVERNMENT

Columbia, S.C. - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - 11:00 a.m. - Governor Mark Sanford today announced the formation of a new commission to study the way government does business in an effort to save taxpayer money, increase accountability, improve service, consolidate functions, return jobs to the private sector and help make South Carolina more competitive in a global economy. The Governor's Commission on Management, Accountability and Performance (MAP) will hold its first meeting today under the leadership of Ken Wingate, former gubernatorial candidate and member of Gov. Sanford's Transition Team.

"Restructuring ultimately boils down to thinking outside the box and finding ways for government to provide better service and better value to the taxpayer," Gov. Sanford said. "This commission is all about breaking down the current structure, checking out the moving parts and coming up with a plan for putting the engine back together so it runs smoother and more efficiently. Beyond asking 'how does this work,' I'm particularly interested in this commission asking 'why does it work that way,' and ultimately, 'is there a better way of getting the job done.' That's a hundred and eighty degree change from the way government usually approaches things - but it's one of the key changes we've got to make in South Carolina if we want to move forward as a state."

The Governor's Commission on Management, Accountability and Performance consists of the following individuals (please see brief biographies below): Ken B. Wingate (Chairman), Lt. Gov. André Bauer, (Ex officio), Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom (Ex officio), Carl O. Falk, Jennie M. Johnson, Floyd L. Keels, John H. Lumpkin, Jr., Harry M. Miller, John W. Pettigrew, Jr., Barbara Rackes, Dr. Eddie M. Robinson, Stewart H. Rodman, Samuel J. Tenenbaum and William M. Webster, IV.

"Our vision is to free South Carolina to go from good to great," said Chairman Ken Wingate. "That means looking at the current structure and operations of how we do things from an entirely different, performance-based perspective. South Carolina is blessed with remarkable assets, but we must find ways for government to do more - and do it for less. This distinguished group of business executives will bring to the table an infusion of energy and experience to find ways to make that happen."