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The Council for Excellence in Government
1301 K. Street, NW Suite 450 West
Washington, DC 20005 
(202)728-0418
Nonpartisan, nonprofit and national in scope, the Council works to improve the performance of government at all levels and government’s place in the lives and esteem of American citizens. It believes that the continued economic and social progress of the United States requires government to demonstrate creativity, responsiveness and accountability in managing its tasks; employ a motivated, empowered work force; and retain public respect and trust. Council programs address two primary goals. The first is strong public-sector leadership and management, driven by innovation and focused on results. Second is increased citizen confidence and participation in government and governance, achieved through better understanding of government and its role.

Four assets enable the Council to build a record of success in conceiving and carrying out its programs: Its independent, nonpartisan approach; the backgrounds, access, and credibility of its membership; its long-term commitment to its mission; and its reputation for innovative, results-oriented initiatives. The Council creates frameworks in which those with responsibility for or a stake in effective government can engage in dialogue,widen horizons, achieve solutions across boundaries, and get results.

Members, or Principals, of the Council - private-sector and nonprofit leaders who have served in government - are united by a strong, sustaining commitment to improved government performance. They are closely familiar with government’s policy and regulatory environments and the dynamics of decision making in the current public sector context. Their public/private experience and collective profile add unusual value to their participation in Council programs and distinguish the Council as the only organization that can bring an experience-based, cross-sector approach to the challenge of sustained high performance in the public sector.

Founded in 1983, the Council for Excellence in Government is an independent 501(c) (3) organization. The Council is supported by project grants and other funding from government agencies, corporations and philanthropic foundations as well as individual membership contributions. Former Presidents Ford, Carter and Bush are honorary chairs of the Council.