On January 9, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed her first Executive Order creating the Commission on Government Efficiency (“COGE”) and named former Governor Craig Benson and Bedford businessman Andy Crews as Co-Chairs.

After signing the order, Governor Ayotte released the following statement:

“I am proud to launch the Commission on Government Efficiency today and appoint two of the smartest business guys I know, Governor Craig Benson and Andy Crews, to lead it. COGE will put proposals on my desk to streamline government, cut spending, and ensure we’re doing everything we can to create value for taxpayers. Most importantly, COGE will help us do all of this while honoring our unbreakable commitment to provide for our most vulnerable citizens who depend on the services our state government provides. Together, we will ensure our government runs as efficiently and effectively as possible for all of New Hampshire.”

COGE will consist of 15 members, including one State Senator appointed by the Senate President and one State Representative appointed by the Speaker of the House.