
Eric Moeller, Commonwealth Chief Transformation Officer
by Dick Hall-Sizemore
One of Governor Youngkin’s “Day One” actions was the establishment of the Commonwealth Chief Transformation Officer as a member of his cabinet, along with the Office of Transformation within the Office of the Governor. Executive Order Number Five lays out the functions of that official and his office: “The primary responsibilities of the Commonwealth Chief Transformation Officer will be to help build a culture of transparency, accountability, and constructive challenge across our government; ensure employees at all levels of government are reminded that our government works for the citizens of Virginia….”
Eric Moeller was appointed the Commonwealth Chief Transformation Officer. In building “a culture of transparency,” I suggest that Mr. Moeller start on the fifth floor of the Patrick Henry Building where the Office of the Governor and offices of cabinet members are located. The first order of business should be a class on the basic requirements of Virginia law regarding transparency and accountability. Continue reading