Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) was picked this week to serve on a new Council of Governors, created this year in an Executive Order signed by President Barack Obama.
The bipartisan council, made up of 10 governors appointed to 2 year terms, will coordinate defense and security issues between state governments and Federal agencies, specifically issues related to various national guard units.
"Close cooperation and communication between the federal government and the states are vital if we are to make the most effective use of state resources on matters of national defense and homeland security," Nixon said in a press release. "Having personally seen the accomplishments of the Missouri National Guard both here in Missouri and in Afghanistan, my focus on this Council will be to ensure that we continue to use our Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen to the best effect possible on these fronts."
According to the White House, the Council will be co-chaired by Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas (R) and Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire (D). Other members of the Council will include Arizona Gov. Janice Brewer, Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño, Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, Virginia Gov. Robert McDonnell, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, North Carolina Gov. Beverly Eaves Perdue, and South Dakota Gov. Michael Rounds.
Related Links:
White House EO Announcement
White House Executive Order: Establishment of the Council of Governors (PDF)
Friday, February 5, 2010
Nixon appointed by President Obama to National Governors Council
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