About - Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations

About

The General Assembly finds that the scope, cost, complexity, and effectiveness of state and local government operations requires continual review and evaluation. Legislative examination and review of public policies and expenditures are an integral part of legislative duties and responsibilities. The General Assembly created the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations (Gov Ops) to provide oversight for state and local agencies, programs, and institutions.

Gov Ops strengthens governmental accountability by ensuring that governmental institutions operate efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with the law. Members and staff track mandatory governmental reports and evaluate topics of concern to make certain that state government entities comply with the law and serve North Carolinians in a fiscally responsible and effective manner.

Chairman

Sen. Phil Berger

Phil Berger was first elected to the State Senate in 2000. His colleagues elected him minority leader in 2004, and President Pro Tempore in 2010 after Republicans won a Senate majority for the first time since the 19th Century. He is the first Republican leader of the North Carolina Senate in more than 100 years.

Rep. Destin Hall

Speaker Destin Hall is a private practice attorney currently serving his fifth term in the North Carolina House of Representatives. Speaker Hall was first elected in 2017 to represent the 87th House District, which includes Caldwell and Watauga Counties. He was born and raised in Caldwell County and returned to live there after completing his undergraduate and law degrees at Appalachian State University and Wake Forest University, respectively. Hall was elected Speaker of the NC House of Representatives in 2025.