The bill aims to establish the Joint Commission on Government Efficiency in West Virginia, which will function as a temporary body tasked with identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline operations within state government. The commission will consist of three members from the Senate, three from the House of Delegates, and five qualified individuals from the private sector, all serving as volunteers without compensation. The commission will conduct audits and reviews of state agencies, request necessary records, and collaborate with other legislative committees to share findings. It will submit interim reports every six months and a final report before its sunset date.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that no new funds will be appropriated for the commission's operations, and all activities must be conducted using volunteer resources. State agencies are required to cooperate fully with the commission, and failure to comply may result in the withholding of appropriated funds for the following fiscal year. The commission is set to expire 18 months after its effective date unless extended by future legislation, at which point all records and reports will be transferred to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 4-16-1, 4-16-2, 4-16-3, 4-16-4, 4-16-5, 4-16-6