[Mn-abs] {Spam?} Technology Accessibility Advisory Committee Public Members
Andrews, David B (DEED)
david.b.andrews at state.mn.us
Tue Nov 5 02:30:24 UTC 2013
The Technology Accessibility Advisory Committee,
TAAC, is looking for two public members,
preferably disabled persons. The openings can be found at:
<http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=308>http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=308
under November openings.
And below in the vacancy listing.
Please circulate to people who might be interested.
Dave
Notice of Vacancies in Multi-Member Agencies
SAINT PAULThe Secretary of State’s Office today
released the monthly notice of vacancies that
have occurred in multi-member state agencies,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 15.0597,
subdivision 4 (see the list of current vacancies below).
Application forms may be found
at:
<http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=5>http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=5
or may be obtained from the Office of the
Secretary of State, Open Appointments, 180 State
Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155-1299, or in person
at Room 180 of the State Office Building.
In accordance with the Minnesota Open
Appointments Law, the Secretary of State acts as
an administrator in publishing vacancies,
receiving applications, and recording
appointments. Applications will be reviewed and
appointments made by the appointing authorities
for these various agencies; questions about
specific vacancies and appointments should be
directed to the appointing authority.
Applications submitted by November 26, 2013 are
assured of full consideration by the appointing
authority. Appointing authorities for these
agencies may choose to review applications
received by the Secretary of State after that
date. Applications are kept on file for a one
year period. Agency information for this press
release was supplied by the various agencies.
The 2013 Open Appointments Annual Report is
available at:
<http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=360>http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=360
. This publication includes a complete listing of
state boards and councils that follow the Open
Appointments process, descriptions of these
agencies and their memberships, and statistical
information about appointments and vacancies
during the 2013 fiscal year. Paper copies of the
2013 Open Appointments Annual Report are
available at the Minnesota Bookstore, 651-297-3000 or 1-800-657-3757.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS AND OTHER RECIPIENTS
The Open Appointments Press Release will no
longer be automatically provided in a paper
format. You may join our e-mail list-serve by
submitting your e-mail address
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or call us at (651) 297-5845. We would be happy
to add you to our list-serve. It’s fast, it’s
easy, and you will automatically receive a notice by e-mail each month!
Submit An Application
Please include the following documents:
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- Resume or Biography
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Submit By Mail or in Person:
Open Appointments
Secretary of State’s Office
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
St Paul, MN 55155
“Public Member” means a person who is not, or
never was, a member of the profession or
occupation being licensed or regulated or the
spouse of any such person, or a person who does
not have or has never had, a material financial
interest in either the providing of the
professional service being licensed or regulated
or an activity directly related to the profession
or occupation being licensed or regulated. MN Statute 214.02.
ACUPUNCTURE ADVISORY COUNCIL
BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #500
MPLS., MN 55414-3246
612-617-2130
M.S. CHAPTER 147B.05
Appointing: Board of Medical Practice
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Three (3) - Two Acupuncture Practitioners
One
Public Member
Council advises the Board of Medical Practice
regarding acupuncture standards and the
complaint/discipline process, and provides for
distribution of information regarding the
standards. Four acupuncture practitioners who
meet licensure requirements and have practiced
acupuncture at least 3 years, 1 licensed
physician who also practices acupuncture, 1
licensed chiropractor who is NCCAOM certified, 1
public member who has received acupuncture
treatment as primary therapy from NCCAOM
certified acupuncturist. Bimonthly meetings are
held at the Board of Medical Practice Office.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON HERITABLE AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS
DEPT OF HEALTH
601 ROBERT ST. NO., PO BOX 64899
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-201-5463
M.S. 144.1255
Appointing: Commissioner of Health
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Three (3) - Primary Care Providers
To provide advice and recommendations to the
Commissioner concerning tests and treatments for
heritable and congenital disorders found in
newborn children. At least one member from each
of the following representative groups: parents
and other consumers; primary care providers;
clinicians and researchers specialing in newborn
diseases and disorders; genetic counselors; birth
hospital representatives; newborn screening
laboratory professionals; nutritionists; and
other experts as needed representing related
fields such as emerging technologies and health
insurance. Meetings are held every six months in St. Paul, MN.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE PROGRAM COMMITTEE OF
THE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SERVICES PROGRAM
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SERVICES PROGRAMS
1380 ENERGY LANE, #202
ST. PAUL, MN 55108
651-643-3456
M.S. 214.32.
Appointing: Program Committee to the
Health Professionals Service Program
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Four (4) - One MN
Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Representative
One
MN Licensed Practical Nurse Association Representative
One
MN Dental Hygienists Association Representative
One
MN Chiropractic Association Representative
The Health Professionals Services Program is
designed to monitor the treatment and continuing
care of regulated health professionals who may be
unable to practice with reasonable skill and
safety, if their illness is not appropriately
managed. The enabling legislation provides a
non-disciplinary tool for health licensing boards
to deal with impaired health professionals who
recognize their illness and the need for
continuing care and/or practice limitations. The
committee will provide input to the Program
Committee, program and board staff. An advisory
committee is established to advise the program
committee consisting of: (1) one member appointed
by each of the following: the Minnesota Academy
of Physician Assistants, the Minnesota Dental
Association, the Minnesota Chiropractic
Association, the Minnesota Licensed Practical
Nurse Association, the Minnesota Medical
Association, the Minnesota Nurses Association,
and the Minnesota Podiatric Medicine Association;
(2) one member appointed by each of the
professional associations of the other
professions regulated by a participating board
not specified in clause (1); and (3) two public
members, as defined by section 214.02. Members
of the advisory committee shall be appointed for
two years and members may be reappointed.
Additional Information on how appointments are
made: Biennial Notice of Appointments to Program
Manager. Biennially on November 1st of odd
numbered years, the program manager will notify
each participating association of the need to
make a new appointment or confirm the
continuation of the current appointee by the
coming January 15th. Each participating
association must notify the program manager in
writing on or before January 15th of the even
numbered year of who their representative is and
who their alternate is (if they use an
alternate). HPSP does not offer members a
per-diem (Payment) for participating on the
Committee. Participation on the Committee is
voluntary. "Public member" means a person who is
not, or never was, a member of the profession or
occupation being licensed or regulated or the
spouse of any such person, or a person who does
not have or has never had, a material financial
interest in either the providing of the
professional service being licensed or regulated
or an activity directly related to the profession
or occupation being licensed or
regulated. Meetings are held at least quarterly,
during the evening, approximately 2 hours per
meeting. Meeting location is 2829 University Ave., Minneapolis, MN.
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS & WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES
MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
625 NORTH ROBERT STREET
ST. PAUL, MN 55164-0975
651-201-4700
M.S. SECT. 115.71-115.77.
Appointing: Commissioners of the
Department of Health and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Five (5) - Two
Certified Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators
Two
Certified Water Supply System Operators
One
Public Member
The council advises the commissioners of the
Department of Health and the Pollution Control
Agency regarding classification of water supply
systems and wastewater treatment facilities,
qualifications and competency evaluation of water
supply system operators and wastewater treatment
facility operators, and additional laws, rules
and procedures that may be desirable for
regulating the operation of water supply systems
and of wastewater treatment facilities. The
council consists of 11 members including one
member from the Department of Health, Division of
Environmental Health, appointed by the
commissioner of health; one member from the
Pollution Control Agency; appointed by the
commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency;
three members who must be certified water supply
system operators, appointed by the commissioner
of health; three members who must be certified
wastewater treatment facility operators,
appointed by the commissioner of the Pollution
Control Agency; one member representing an
organization that represents municipalities,
appointed by the commissioner of health with the
concurrence of the commissioner of the Pollution
Control Agency; and two members of the public who
are not associated with water supply systems or
wastewater treatment facilities. One of the
members of the public shall be a representative
of academia in a water or wastewater related
field. One must be appointed by the commissioner
of health and the other by the commissioner of
the Pollution Control Agency. One of the water
supply system operators and one of the wastewater
treatment facility operator must be from outside
the metro area, and one wastewater operator must
come from the Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services. One of the water supply system
operators must representative a nonmunicipal
community or nontransient noncommunity water
supply system. The council meets quarterly in St. Cloud.
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON WELLS & BORINGS
625 NORTH ROBERT STREET
ST PAUL, MN 55155-2538
651-201-4598
M.S. 103I.105.
Appointing: Commissioner of Health
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Public Member
The council advises the Department of Health on
licensing or registering well contractors and
explorers, and on technical matters relating to
the regulation or the construction, maintenance,
and ultimate sealing of wells and
borings. Includes the following: six water well
contractors (state resident for at least three
years, with at least five years experience in
well drilling, no more than two from the seven
county metro area); one member a licensed
exploratory borer for minerals; two public
members not connected with exploratory boring or
water well contracting; one member a licensed
elevator shaft contractor; one member a
monitoring well contractor; one member vertical
heat exchanger contractor; one representative
each of the Departments of Health, Natural
Resources, Transportation, and the Pollution
Control agency; one member a representative of
the Board of Water and Soil Resources; and one
member a representative of the Minnesota
Geological Survey. Meetings are held quarterly
at the MN Dept of Health, 625 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN.
ADVISORY TASK FORCE ON UNIFORM CONVEYANCING FORMS
85 7TH PLACE E, SUITE 500
ST PAUL, MN 55101
651-539-1457
M.S. 507.09
Appointing: Commissioner of Commerce
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Eight (8) - Members
The task force reviews uniform conveyancing
blanks and recommends new or revised forms to the
Commission for adoption by order of the
Commissioner. There are no member
restrictions. Meetings are held every second
Thursday, September through June, and the location will vary.
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE ADVISORY COUNCIL
PO BOX 64977
ST PAUL, MN 55164-0977
651-431-2467
M.S. 254A.04
Appointing: Commissioner Health; Commissioner DHS
Compensation: $55 per diem and expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Drug Related Member
Advise the Commissioner of Human Services on
matters of policy and funding for the prevention
and treatment of chemical dependency. Five
members will have training or interest in alcohol
dependency and abuse and five will have training
or interest in drugs other than
alcohol. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis,
on the third Friday of every 4th month, in St. Paul, MN.
AMERICAN INDIAN ADVISORY COUNCIL
DHS, 540 CEDAR ST.
ST PAUL, MN 55101
651-431-2461
M.S. 254a.035 SUBD. 2
Appointing: Commissioner of Human Services
Compensation: $55 per diem + expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - One
Lower Sioux Community Reservation Representative
One
Grand Portage Representative
One
Prairie Island Representative
One
White Earth Reservation Representative
Council shall assist in formulation of policies
and guidelines in the area of Chemical
Health. The council shall advise on policies,
goals, and the operation of the chemical health
program services and shall encourage public
understanding and support of chemical
health. The council shall make recommendations
regarding grants and contracts which use federal
funds, and state funds. One American Indian from
each of 11 reservations, one American Indian
member from Duluth, one American Indian member
for International Falls or Northern Range, 2
American Indian members from Minneapolis, and 2
American Indian members from St. Paul. The
Council meets on a quarterly basis, with
occassional committee meetings. Members take
turns meeting at each of the reservations and urban community programs.
AMERICAN INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
444 LAFAYETTE RD
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-431-4675
M.S. 260.835
Appointing: DHS
Compensation: Mileage
Vacancies: One (1) - St.
Paul Urban Indian Community Representative
To help the commissioner of Human Services
formulate policies and procedures relating to
Indian child welfare services and to make
recommendations regarding approval of grants
provided under section 260.785, subd 1, 2, &
3. The council shall consist of 17 members
appointed by the commissioner and must include
representatives of each of the 11 Minnesota
reservations who are authorized by tribal
resolution, one representative from the Duluth
Urban Indian Community, three representatives
from the Minneapolis Urban Indian Community, and
two representatives from the St. Paul Urban
Indian Community. Representatives from the urban
Indian communities must be selected through an
open appointments process under section
15.0597. The Council meets on a quarterly basis,
at DHS & Outstate Tribal Locations.
BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY
85 E. 7TH PL., #125
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-2143
651-296-7938
M.S. 326A.01 - 326A.14
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Certified Public Accountant
The board examines, licenses and regulates
certified public accountants and registered
accounting practitioners. M.S. 326A, MR
1105. Membership includes: Two public members
and seven certified public accountants. Eight
meetings a year plus additional meetings as
necessary. Meetings are held at the Board offices.
BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
625 ROBERT ST. NO.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-296-2942
M.S. 35.02.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Livestock Producer
The board carries out disease control programs
for livestock and poultry. Membership includes:
three livestock producers and two licensed
veterinarians. Quarterly meetings are held at
the Orville L. Freeman Building (3) and one held
in greater Minnesota near a board member's residence.
BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, LAND
SURVEYING, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, GEOSCIENCE, AND INTERIOR DESIGN
85 E 7TH PL, STE 160
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-2333
651-757-1517
M.S. 326.04.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - One Licensed Engineer (Mechanical)
One
Licensed Landscape Architect
One
Licensed Engineer (Electrical)
One
Licensed Engineer
The board licenses and regulates architects,
engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects,
geologists , soil scientists,and certifies
interior designers. The twenty-one member board
includes three licensed architects, five licensed
engineers, two licensed landscape architects, two
licensed land surveyors, two certified interior
designers, two geoscientists, and five public
members. Not more than one member may be from the
same branch of the profession of engineering.
Each professional member must have ten years of
experience and shall have been in responsible
charge of work for at least five years. Full
board meetings minimum of seven times a year. In
addition members attend monthly committee
meetings, as needed. Meetings are held at 160 Golden Rule Bldg., St. Paul.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
MN DEPT. OF REVENUE, MAIL STATION 3340
ST. PAUL, MN 55146-3340
651-556-6093
M.S. 270.41.
Appointing: Commissioner of Revenue
Compensation: None
Vacancies: One (1) - Local Assessor (City)
The board provides for the education, licensure,
conduct and discipline of assessors. Membership
includes: two public members, one designated
appraiser, two county assessors, two local
assessors (one township assessor) and two
employees of the Department of Revenue. Meetings
are held on a bi-Monthly basis and may be held at various locations.
BOARD OF BARBER EXAMINERS
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE SE, #315
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
651-201-2820
M.S. 154.001
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Per diem
Vacancies: One (1) - Barber Member
Oversee the administration, enforcement,
regulation, and adoption of rules regulating the
barber profession, make rule changes when
applicable, approve waivers, and enter into
contracts so as to protect the public through the
regulation of all license types issued to
practice or participate in barbering in the State
of Minnesota. Four members appointed by the
Governor, including three barber members
currently licensed in Minnesota, have practiced
in the licensed occupation for at least five
years immediately prior to their appointment, be
graduates from grade 12 of high school or have
equivalent education, and have knowledge of the
matters taught in registered barber schools; and
one public member as defined in Minnesota
Statutes section 214.02. One barber member must
be a member of, or recommended by, a union of
journeymen barbers, and one barber member must be
a member of, or recommended by, a professional
organization or barbers. Meetings are held every
other month, at 2829 University Ave SE, Mpls, MN.
BOARD OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND THERAPY
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE SE, #210
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
612-548-2177
M.S. 148B (7.1.2003); M.S. 148F (8.1.2012)
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Three (3) - One Licensed Professional Counselor
One
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
One
Public Member
The board shall establish by rule appropriate
techniques for determining whether applicants and
licensees are qualfied; establish standards for
professional conduct; issue licenses to qualified
individuals; establish standards for initial
education including coursework for licensure;
establish standard for disciplinary process;
establish, maintain and publish a register of
licensees and supervisors; establish application
and fees; educate the public; establish
regulations pertaining to treatment for impaired
practitioners; and periodically evaluate its
rules in order to refine the standards for
licensing professional counselors and alcohol and
drug counselors, and to improve the methods used
to enforce the board's standards. Membership
includes thirteen members appointed by the
governor. Five of the members shall be licensed
professional counselors; five of the members
shall be licensed alcohol and drug counselors;
and three shall be public members. Meetings are
held four times per year, at 2829 University Ave
SE., #210, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
BOARD OF COSMETOLOGIST EXAMINERS
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE SE, #710
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
651-201-2742
M.S. 155A.20
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Cosmetologist Member
To make rule changes when applicable, approve
waivers, enter into contracts to complete the
mission of the Board. The mission of the Board
of Cosmetologist Examiners is to protect the
public through the regulation of all license
types issued to practice in cosmetology in the
State of Minnesota. Membership includes: Four
members appointed by the Governor, including
three cosmetologist members currently licensed in
the field of cosmetology, manicuring, or
esthetology in Minnesota, have practiced in the
licensed occupation for at least five years
immediately prior to their appointment, be
graduates from gade 12 of high school or have
equivalent education, be members of, or
recommended by, a professional organization of
cosmetologists, manicurists, or estheticians, and
have knowledge of Minnesota Statutes sections
154.40 to 154.54 and Minnesota Rules, chapters
2105 and 2110; and one public member as defined
in Minnesota Statutes section 214.02. The Board
meets five to six times per year, at 2829
University Ave SE., Minneapolis, MN 55414.
BOARD OF DENTISTRY
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #450
MPLS., MN 55414
612-617-2250
M.S. 150A.02.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Dentist
One
Dental Assistant
The board examines and licenses dentists, dental
therapists, dental hygienists, and dental
assistants and enforces the Minnesota Dental
Practices Act. Membership is composed of 5
dentists, one dental hygienist, one licensed
dental assistant, and two public members. No
member shall be eligible for an appointment to
more than two consecutive four year terms. Four
(4) Board meetings are held per year; and
approximately 30+ Committee
meetings/year. Meetings are held at 2829
University Ave. SE, Suite 450, Mpls, MN 55414.
BOARD OF ELECTRICITY
443 LAFAYETTE ROAD NO.
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-284-5018
M.S. 326B.32
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Five (5) - One
Electrical Supplier in Rural Area
One
Journeyman Electrician
One
Master Electrician – Contractor
One
Power Limited Technician/Technical Systems Contractor
One
Public Member
Adopt rules, amend the National Electricla Code,
final interpretations of code when submitted to
the board, adopt rules to regulate electrical
businesses and individual licenses and continued
education. Membership includes: One member shall
be the commissioner of labor and industry/or the
commissioner's designee; one member shall be an
electrical inspector; two members shall be
representatives of electrical suppliers in rural
areas; two members shall be master electricians,
who shall be contractors; two members shall be
journeyman electricians; one shall be a
registered consulting electrical engineer; two
members shall be power limited technicians, who
shall be technology system contractors primarily
engaged in the business of installing technology
circuit or systems; and one member shall be a
public member. Meetings are held, as needed, at
the Dept of Labor & Industry, 443 Lafayette Road No., St. Paul, MN 55155.
BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #560
MPLS., MN 55414
651-201-2731
M.S. 144A.19.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: One (1) - Manger of Non-Profit Nursing Home
The board licenses administrators of nursing
homes, conducts studies of nursing home
administration; approves continuing education
programs for administrators; investigates
complaints and allegations of rule
violations. Membership includes: four owners or
managers of nursing homes, one doctor, one nurse,
and three public members. Representatives of the
Department of Health and the Department of Human
Services are ex-officio members. Quarterly
meetings are held, with committee meetings as
needed. Meetings are typically conducted at the
Board offices in the Twin Cities.
BOARD OF FIREFIGHTER TRAINING AND EDUCATION
444 CEDAR ST., #146
ST PAUL, MN 55101
651-201-7257
LAWS OF 2005, CHAP 110, SF 1578
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Three (3) - One Volunteer Firefighter
One
Home Rule Charter City Representative
One
MN Town Representative
The board shall: review fire service training
needs and make recommendations on training to
Minnesota fire service organizations; establish
standards for educational programs for the fire
service and develop procedures for continuing
oversight of the programs; and establish
qualifications for fire service training
instructors in programs established under clause
2. The board may: contract for technical or
professional services according to section
15.061; pay expenses necessary to carry out its
duties; apply for, receive, and accept grants,
gifts, devises, and endowments that any entity
may make to the board for the purposes of this
chapter and may use any money given to it
consistent with the terms and conditions under
which the money was received and for the purposes
stated; make recommendations to the legislature
to improve the quality of firefighter training;
collect and provide data, subject to section
13.01; conduct studies and surveys and make
reports; and conduct other activities necessary
to carry out its duties. Membership includes:
Five members representing the Minnesota State
Fire Department Association, four of whom are
volunteer firefighters and one of whom is a
career firefighter; two members representing the
State Fire Chiefs Association, one of whom is a
volunteer fire chief, one a career fire chief;
two members representing the Minnesota
Professional Firefighters Association; two
members representing Minnesota Home Rule Charter
and Statutory Cities; two members representing
Minnesota towns; and one public
member. Professional associations make
recommendations to the Governor. Quarterly
meetings are held at 13073 Orono Pkwy NW, Elk River, MN 55330.
BOARD OF HIGH PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS
443 LAFAYETTE ROAD N.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-284-5018
M.S. 326B.925
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem, plus expenses
Vacancies: Seven (7) - One High
Pressure Piping Contractor - Non-Metro
One
Licensed Mechanical Engineer
One
High Pressure Piping Journeyman – Non-Metro
One
Industrial Company Representative
One
Utility Company in Minnesota Representative
One
High Pressure Piping Contractor – Metro
One
Public Member
Adopt rules for high pressure piping code for the
State of Minnesota, final interpretations of code
when submitted to the board, adopt rules to
regulate high pressure piping licensure
registration. Membership includes: One member
shall be the commission of labor & industry/or
the commission of labor & industry's designee;
one member shall be a high pressure piping
inspector; one member shall be a licensed
mechanical engineer; one member shall be a
representative of the high pressure piping
industry; four members shall be high pressure
piping contractors engaged in the scope of high
pressure piping, two from the metropolitan area
and two from greater Minnesota; two members shall
be high pressure piping journeymen engaged in the
scope of high pressure piping systems
installation, one from the metropolitan area and
one from greater Minnesota; one member shall be a
representative of industrial companies that use
high pressure piping systems in their industrial
process; one member shall be a representative
from utility companies in Minnesota; and one
member shall be a public member. Meetings are
held as needed, at the Dept of Labor & Industry;
443 Lafayette Road No., St. Paul, MN 55155.
BOARD OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
UNIVERSITY PK. PLAZA
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #330
MPLS.,MN 55414
612-617-2220
M.S. 148B.01-.175, and 148B.29-.39.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Three (3) - Two
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
One
Public member
The board adopts and enforces rules relating to
the licensure of marriage and family therapists
and for regulation of their professional
conduct. Membership includes: four members who
are licensed, practicing marriage and family
therapists, each of whom shall for at least five
years immediately preceding appointment, have
been actively engaged as a marriage and family
therapist; one member must be engaged in the
professional teaching and research of marriage
and family therapy; and two members representing
the general public who have no direct affiliation
with the practice of marriage and family therapy.
All members must have been a resident of the
state for two years preceding their
appointment. Meetings are held the third Friday
morning of every other month in Minneapolis.
BOARD OF MEDICAL PRACTICE
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, # 500
MPLS., MN 55414-3246
612-617-2130
M.S. 147.01.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Five (5) - Three Public Members
Two
Physician Members
The board licenses and registers medical doctors
and doctors of osteopathy, physician assistants,
traditional midwives, respiratory therapists,
acupuncturists, athletic trainers and
naturopaths, and enforces the relevant practice
acts. Membership includes: ten licensed M.D.
physicians; one licensed Doctor of Osteopathy;
and five public members. Members shall not serve
more than eight years consecutively. Meetings
schedule includes: Monthly meetings, with some
committee meetings. Time commitment expected is
one business day and one Saturday per month, plus
preparation time. Meetings held at: 2829
University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
BOARD OF OPTOMETRY
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #550
MPLS., MN 55414
651-201-2762
M.S. 148.52-148.62
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Two (2): One Optometrist
One
Public Member (for a term ending January 5, 2015)
The board licenses optometrists, adopts rules,
and investigates complaints. The board consists
of seven member including five licensed
optometrists and two public members. Members
must file with the Campaign Finance and Public
Disclosure Board. Meetings are held at the board
office as required for current business. The board does not expire.
BOARD OF PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING
#200, 1600 UNIVERSITY AVE.
ST. PAUL, MN 55104-3825
651-643-3060
M.S. 626.841
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Police Chiefs Representative
One
Instructor of Peace Officer Education Programs
The board licenses peace officers and part-time
peace officers, establishes minimum
qualifications and standards of conduct, and
regulates professional peace officer education
and continuing education for peace
officers. Membership includes: two sheriffs,
four municipal police officers (at least two
chiefs of police); two peace officers, one who is
a member of the Minnesota Trooper's Assn., the
superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension is an ex-officio member, two members
from peace officers or former peace officers
currently employed in a professional peace
officer education program, one member from among
administrators of Minnesota colleges or
universities that offer professional peace
officer education, one member from among elected
city officials from cities of under 5,000, and
two members from among the general
public. Meetings are held four times a year, at
1600 University Ave., #200, St. Paul, MN.
BOARD OF PHARMACY
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #530
MPLS., MN 55414
651-201-2825
M.S. 151.02 (1937) (Board created in 1885)
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Pharmacist Representative
One
Public Representative
The board regulates the pharmacy profession and
the quality, labeling and distribution of drugs.
It also administers the Minnesota Prescription
Monitoring Program. Membership includes: five
pharmacists with at least five years experience
in the state, and two public members. The Board
has 7 full business meetings per year, plus a
varying number of committee meetings.
BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. S.E., # 430
MPLS., MN 55414
612-548-2175
M.S. 153.02.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Podiatrist Representative
One
Public Representative
The board licenses doctors of podiatric medicine,
disciplines licensees, and registers
corporations. Membership includes: five doctors
of podiatric medicine and two public
members. Meetings are held at the Board offices,
on a Monday, in September, December, March and June.
BOARD OF PRIVATE DETECTIVE AND PROTECTIVE AGENT SERVICES
1430 MARYLAND AVE E
ST PAUL, MN 55106
651-793-2668
M.S. 326.32 - 326.39
Appointing: Commissioner of Public Safety.
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Public Representative
The board licenses private detectives and
protective agents. The board consists of five
members including the superintendent of the
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension or assistant; a
licensed protective agent; a licensed private
detective; and two public members. Monthly
meetings, traditionally the last Tuesday of each
month, at1430 Maryland Ave E., St. Paul, MN 55106.
BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #320
MPLS., MN 55414-3237
612-617-2230
M.S. 148.90.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Three (3) - One
Psychologist Representative of Master’s Training Program
One
Doctoral Degree Licensed Psychologist Representative
One
Public Representative
Establish qualifications for licensing
psychologists; examine and license qualified
individuals; establish fees for issuance and
renewal of licenses and other services; establish
rules of conduct and take appropriate action
against licensees who do not meet and maintain
those ethical requirements; establish or approve
programs that qualify for professional psychology
continuing education credit; educate the public
about licensure requirements and the rules of
conduct; facilitate consumers in the filing of
complaints against licensees who may have
violated the Psychology Practice Act. The Board
of Psychology is created with the powers and
duties described in this section. The board has
11 members who consist of: (1) three individuals
licensed as licensed psychologists who have
doctoral degrees in psychology; (2) two
individuals licensed as licensed psychologists
who have master's degrees in psychology; (3) two
psychologists, not necessarily licensed, one with
a doctoral degree in psychology and one with
either a doctoral or master's degree in
psychology representing different training
programs in psychology; (4) one individual
licensed or qualified to be licensed as: (i)
through December 31, 2010, a licensed
psychological practitioner; and (ii) after
December 31, 2010, a licensed psychologist; and
(5) three public members. (b) After the date on
which fewer than 30 percent of the individuals
licensed by the board as licensed psychologists
qualify for licensure under section 148.907,
subdivision 3, paragraph (b), vacancies filled
under paragraph (a), clause (2), shall be filled
by an individual with either a master's or
doctoral degree in psychology licensed or
qualified to be licensed as a licensed
psychologist. (c) After the date on which fewer
than 15 percent of the individuals licensed by
the board as licensed psychologists qualify for
licensure under section 148.907, subdivision 3,
paragraph (b), vacancies under paragraph (a),
clause (2), shall be filled by an individual with
either a master's or doctoral degree in
psychology licensed or qualified to be licensed
as a licensed psychologist. The board meets at
least ten times a year in January, February,
April, May, June, August, September, October,
November, and December, in the Psychology Board
Conference Room, 2829 University Ave. SE, 3rd. Fl., Mpls.
BOARD OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
1500 HIGHWAY 36 WEST
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
651-582-8754
SECTION 6. 122A.192
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: NONE
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Community Education Director
One
Public Member
The board shall icense school
administrators. The board shall adopt rules to
license school administrators under Chapter
14. Other than the rules transferred to the
board under section 122A.27, subdivision 4, the
board may not adopt or amend rules under this
section until the rules are approved by law. The
rules shall include the licensing of persons who
have successfully completed alternative
perparation programs under section 122A.27 or
other alternative competency-based preparation
programs. The board may enter into agreements
with the board of teaching regarding multiple
license matters. The board consists of ten
members appointed by the governor with the advice
and consent of the Senate, including at least:
one elementary school principal; one secondary
school principal; one higher education faculty
member in an education administration program
approved by the board; one school superintendent;
one classroom teacher; one community education
director and a special education director; and
two members of the public, one of whom must be a
present or former school board member. Meetints
are held on the second Monday of each month,
at MDE - 1500 Hwy 36 W, Roseville.
BOARD OF TEACHING
1500 W. HWY. 36
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113-4266 651-582-8833
M.S. 122A.09 & 122A.18; 122A.25; 122A.20, 122A.245
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - One Teacher
The board establishes rules governing the
education, licensing and relicensing of
teachers. The board consists of eleven members
including six classroom teachers and one school
administrator who must be fully licensed for the
position he or she holds and have at least five
years teaching experience in Minnesota; one
higher education representative who must be a
faculty member preparing teachers; and three
members of the public, two of whom must be
present or former members of school boards. No
member may be reappointed for more than one
additional term. Monthly meetings are held at 1500 W. Hwy 36 in Roseville, MN.
BOARD OF THE PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION
6125 OLSON MEMORIAL HWY.
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55422
763-279-4200
M.S. 129C.10
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - Four Members
One
Member – Congressional District 7
The board shall have the powers necessary for the
care, management, and control of the Perpich
Center for Arts Education. Membership includes
at least one member from each congressional
district. A member may not serve more than two
consecutive 4-year terms. Meetings are held on
the second Thursday of each month (except July,
August, November and March), usually at 3:00
p.m., at the Perpich Center for Arts Education.
BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES
520 Lafayette Rd N., 2nd Floor
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-296-3767
M.S. 103B.101.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Six (6) - One Soil and Water
Conservation District Supervisor Representative
Two
Watershed District Representatives
Two
County Commissioner Representatives
One
Elected City Official Representative – Non-Metro
The board oversees and coordinates the water and
soil resources management activities of local
units (counties, SWCD's, WD's, WMO's) of
government through approval of local plans,
administration of state grants, cost-sharing
contracts, performance evaluation, and
administrative appeals and hearings. Programs
include RIM Reserve, local water planning and
implementation, Wetlands Conservation Act, soil
conservation, clean water fund. Mission: Improve
and protect Minnesota's water and soil resources
by working in partnership with local
organizations and private landowners. Membership
includes: Three county commissioners, three soil
and water conservation district (SWCD)
supervisors, three watershed district (WD) or
watershed management organization (WMO)
representatives, two city representatives, one
township representative, and three unaffiliated
citizens. One member must come from each of the
current soil and water conservation
administrative regions throughout the state. At
least three but no more than five members must
come from the seven-county metropolitan area. All
members must be knowledgeable of soil and water
issues. Five agency members representing the
University of Minnesota Extension Service, the MN
Department of Natural Resources, the MN
Department of Agriculture, the MN Department of
Health, and the MN Pollution Control
Agency. Monthly meetings are held at the BWSR
OFFICE, 520 Lafayette Rd. No., Lower Level Board Room.
BOARD ON JUDICIAL STANDARDS
2025 CENTRE POINTE BLVD., #180
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55120
651-296-3999
M.S. 490A.01, 490A.02
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Three (3) - One Attorney Representative
One
Trial Judge Representative
One
Public Representative
The board investigates allegations of misconduct
by Minnesota judges and referees and recommends
judicial discipline to the Supreme Court,
including censure, suspension, retirement or
removal of judges, and also educates the
judiciary and the public on the role of the Board
on Judicial Standards and on the Code of Judicial
Conduct. Membership includes: one judge of the
court of appeals, three trial judges, two lawyers
with ten years experience in the state, and four
public members. Senate confirmation is not
required for the judicial members. No member may
serve more than two full four year terms or their
equivalent. Meetings are held every 6 weeks, with occasional special meetings.
CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND PUBLIC DISCLOSURE BOARD
190 CENTENNIAL BLDG., 658 CEDAR ST.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155-1603
651-539-1180
M.S. 10A.02
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem, plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Member
The board administers programs for campaign
finance disclosure for state candidates, economic
interest disclosure for state, and local
officials in metropolitan governmental units,
lobbyist registration and disclosure, and public
subsidy of state candidates and political party
committees. The board shall have six members,
including two former legislator's who do not
support the same political party, two members who
have not been public officials and have not held
party office within three years prior to
appointment. No more than three members may
support the same political party. No member may
currently serve as a lobbyist. Appointments are
confirmed by the state senate and the state house
of representatives. Monthly meetings are
held. The meetings take place in the Capitol complex in St. Paul.
CAPITOL AREA ARCHITECTURAL AND PLANNING BOARD
204 ADMINISTRATION, 50 SHERBURNE AVE.,
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-757-1500
M.S. 15B
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: One (1) - Member
The board is responsible for architecture, urban
design, and comprehensive land-use planning in
the capitol area of St. Paul, exercises zoning
and design review authority, and overseas
redevelopment of the north capitol area. The
board consists of twelve members. The governor
appoints four members, the Mayor of St. Paul
appoints three members with confirmation by the
city council; the legislature appoints two
senators and two representatives; and the
lieutenant governor is the chair. The full board
meets about four times a year, committees may
meet more often. Meetings are held in the Capitol Building.
CHICANO LATINO AFFAIRS COUNCIL
60 EMPIRE DRIVE, #203
ST. PAUL, MN 55103
651-296-9587
MN LAWS OF 1996, CHAPTER 420
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus travel
Vacancies: Three (3) - Members (Districts 1, 3, & 7)
Advise the Governor and the Legislature on the
nature of issues confronting Chicano/Latino
people in the state including the unique problems
encountered by Chicano/Latino migrant
agricultural workers. Membership includes: One
member from each congressional district plus
three at-large members. Membership must
accurately reflect the demographic composition of
Minnesota's Chicano/Latino community, including
migrant workers. Meetings are held on a bi-monthly basis in St. Paul.
COMMISSION OF DEAF, DEAF BLIND AND HARD OF HEARING MINNESOTANS
DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES, 444 LAFAYETTE RD.,
ST. PAUL, MN 55155-3814
651-431-5965
M.S. 256C.28.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Six (6) - One Southwest Representative
One
Northeast Representative
One
West Central Representative
Three
At-Large Members
The commission serves as the principal agency of
the state to advocate on behalf of deaf,
deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing Minnesotans by
working to ensure those persons have equal access
to the services, programs, and opportunities
available to others. The fifteen members include
seven members who are appointed at-large, plus
one member from each advisory committee under
section 256C.24, subdivision 3. At least fifty
percent of the members must be deaf, deaf blind,
or hard of hearing. Terms are for three
years. Members may not serve more than two
consecutive terms. Members who are full time
state employees or full time employees of
political subdivisions of the state will not
receive the per diem. There are four to five
full commission meetings each year with numerous
sub-committee meetings. Meetings are usually
held in St. Paul, with occasional meetings in
other cities around the state. There are four to
five full commission meetings each year with
numerous sub-committee meetings. Meetings are usually held in St. Paul.
CONSTRUCTION CODES ADVISORY COUNCIL
443 LAFAYETTE RD N.
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-284-5018
M.S. 326B.07
Appointing: Commissioner Labor & Industry
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Fire
Chief or Fire Marshal Representative
Review laws, codes, rules, standards, and
licensing requirements relating to building
construction, and may: 1) recommend ways to
eliminate inconsistencies, to streamline
construction regulation and construction
procedures, and to improve procedures within and
among jurisdictions; 2) review and comment on
current and proposed laws and rules to promote
coordination and consistency; 3) advise agencies
on possible changes in rules to make them easier
to understand and apply; and 4) promote the
coordination, within each jurisdiction, of the
administration and enforcement of construction
codes. CCAC consists of the following
members: the commissioner or the commissioner's
designee representing the department's
Construction Codes and Licensing Division; the
commissioner of public safety or the commissioner
of public safety's designee representing the
Department of Public Safety's State Fire Marshal
Division; one member appointed by the
commissioner, engaged in each of the following
occupations or industries: (i) certified
building officials, (ii) fire chiefs or fire
marshals, (iii) licensed architects, (iv)
licensed professional engineers, (v) commercial
building owners and managers, (vi) the licensed
residential building industry, (vii) the
commercial building industry, (viii) the heating
and ventilation industry, (ix) a member of the
Plumbing Board, (x) a member of the Board of
Electricity, (xi) a member of the Board of High
Pressure Piping Systems, (xii) the boiler
industry, (xiii) the manufactured housing
industry, (xiv) public utility suppliers, (xv)
the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades
Council, and (xvi) local units of
government. Meetings will be held four times per
year, at the Dept of Labor & Industry, 443 Lafayette Road No., St. Paul, MN.
COUNCIL ON BLACK MINNESOTANS
2233 UNIVERSITY AVE.; WRIGHT BLDG; # 426
ST. PAUL, MN 55114
651-642-0811
M.S. 3.9225.
Appointing: Governor, Legislature
Compensation: Per diem for public members
Vacancies: Four (4) - One East African Representative
Three Members
As specified in MN Statutes 3.9225, subds. 3, 5;
generally, to advise governor and legislature on
issues of particular importance to Black
Minnesotans, to serve as a liaison between Black
Minnesotans and state government, to participate
in policymaking on issues that affect the
interests and well-being of Black Minnesotans,
and to publicize the achievements and
contributions of Black Minnesotans. The
seventeen member council consists of 13 public
members and four legislative members. Public
members to be broadly representative of the Black
community of the state and include at least six
males and at least six females. Minn.Stats.
3.9225 subd. 1. At least one public member must
be more than 60 years old. Minn.Stats.
15.0591. Regular meetings of the Council take
place on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30
pm in the Wright Building, Fourth Floor
Conference Room, 2233 University Ave West, St.
Paul. Meetings are sometimes posponed or
rescheduled; call the Council office to confirm
the time and date of a given meeting. Meetings
are sometimes held in communities around the Twin
Cities. At least one or more regular meetings
might be held in St. Cloud, Rochester, Duluth, or another Minnesota location.
COUNCIL ON DISABILITY
121 E. 7TH PL., # 107
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-361-7800
M.S. 256.481-256.482
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem expenses
Vacancies: Five (5) - Three Members
One
Member Representing Economic Development Region 4
One
Member Representing Economic Development Region 6
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The council advises the Governor, legislature,
service-providing agencies, and the public on the
needs and potentials of people with physical,
mental, or emotional disabilities. Membership
represents the general public and organizations
which provide services for persons with
disabilities: at least one member from each
development region - a majority of members are
persons with disabilities (service
consumers). The Commissioners of the Departments
of Education, Health, Human Services, Economic
Security, Human Rights, and the directors of
Vocational Rehabilitation and State Services for
the Blind or their designees are ex officio
members. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis. Meeting location may vary.
CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE INFORMATION TASK FORCE
1430 MARYLAND AVE E
ST PAUL, MN 55106
651-793-7000
M.S. 2996.65 SUBD. 2
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem for public members
Vacancies: Three (3) - Two
Public Members – Representative of Private Business Community
One
Public Member – Representative of Victims
The task force shall assist the Criminal and
Juvenile Justice Information Policy Group in its
duties. Membership includes: Four public
members are appointed by the Governor: One public
member; one public member representing the
interests of victims; and two public members
representing the private business community and
have expertise in integrated information
systems. The Task Force meets four times per year, at the MN Judicial Center.
DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW BOARD
PO BOX 64984
ST PAUL, MN 55164-0984
651-431-2505
OBRA 1990
Appointing: Commissioner of Human Services
Compensation: $100 per meeting + mileage
Vacancies: Four (4) - Two Physician Representatives
One
Health Care Professional Representative
One
Consumer Representative
The Board exists to advise the commissioner per
Minnesota Statutes 2012 - 256B.0625 subd. 13i.
Drug Utilization Review Board to implement a
medical assistance retrospective and prospective
drug utilization review program as required by
United States Code, title 42, section 1396r-8,
subsection (g), paragraph (3). The board must be
comprised of at least three but no more than four
licensed physicians actively engaged in the
practice of medicine in Minnesota; at least three
licensed pharmacists actively engaged in the
practice of pharmacy in Minnesota; and one
consumer representative. The remainder must be
made up of health care professionals who are
licensed in their field and have recognized
knowledge in the clinically appropriate
prescribing, dispensing, and monitoring of
covered outpatient drugs. Meetings are held on a
quarterly basis for approximately 3 hours, at the Department of Human Services.
DULUTH ENTERTAINMENT AND CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY
350 HARBOR DRIVE
DULUTH, MN 55802-2698
218-722-5573
LAWS OF 1963, CHAPTER 305
Appointing: Governor, Mayor of Duluth
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - Members
Select a specific site within the city of Duluth
for location of a national class state convention
center, administer, promote and operate the
center as a state facility, and annually submit a
report detailing its activities and finances for
the previous year to the Governor and the
Legislature. Membership includes: Seven members
appointed bythe mayor of Duluth, with the
approval of the city council, evidenced by
resolution, and four members appointed by the
Governor, who serve at the pleasure of the
Governor. Meetings are held on a monthly basis at the DECC.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REGULATORY BOARD
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #310
MPLS., MN 55414
651-201-2800
M.S. CHAPTER 144E.01 & MN Rules 4690
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Expenses, per diem
Vacancies: Five (5) - One
Ambulance Service Director Representative
One
Regional EMS Program Representative
One
County Sheriff Representative
One
Registered Nurse Representative
One
Public Member
The board shall administer and enforce the
provisions of MN Statutes 144E and other duties
as assigned; advise applicants for state or
federal emergency medical services funds, review
and comment on such applications, and approve the
use of such funds unless otherwise required by
federal law; make recommendations to the
legislature on improving the access, delivery,
and effectiveness of the state's emergency
medical services delivery system; and establish
procedures for investigating, hearing, and
resolving complaints against emergency medical
services providers. The fifteen members
appointed should be arranged in this
fashion: one emergency physician, one
representative of Minnesota hospitals, one
representative of fire chiefs, one full-time
firefighter serving as a first responder and is a
member of a professional firefighter's union, one
volunteer firefighter who serves as a first
responder, one attendant currently practicing on
a licensed ambulance service who is a paramedic
or emergency medical technician, one ambulance
director for a licensed ambulance service, one
representative of sheriffs, one member of a local
board of health representing community health
services, two representatives of regional
emergency medical services programs (one who must
be from the metro regional emergency medical
services), one RN currently practicing in a
hospital emergency department, one pediatrician
certified by the American Board of Pediatrics w/
experience in emergency medical services, one
family practice physician involved in emergency
medical services, and one public member. The
Board met six times per year; the Data Committee
two times; the Executive Committee 5 times;
Finance Committee 0 times; Legislative Committee
0 times; Medical Direction Committee 2 times;
Complaint Committee 12 times, and other
committees and workgroups as needed. Meetings
are held at the EMS Regulatory Board Office Bldg.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRACKING AND BIOMONITORING ADVISORY PANEL
MDH, PO BOX 64882
ST PAUL, MN 55164-0882
651-201-3661
M.S. 144.998
Appointing: Commissioners of Health,
Pollution Control, and Agriculture;
Speaker House; Senate Majority Leader
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Nine (9) - One
Non-Governmental Organization Representative
One
Scientist – At Large – Representing Minnesota’s Interests
One
Commissioner of Agriculture Appointee
One
Commissioner of Pollution Control Agency Appointee
One
National Business Organization – Representing Minnesota’s Interests
Two
Scientists – Representing Statewide Business Organization
One
Scientist – Representing University of Minnesota
One
Member – MDH-Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Div Appointee
Make recommendations to the Commissioner of
Health and the legislature on priorities for
environmental health tracking and
biomonitoring. These include recommendations to
study specific chronic diseases, environmental
health exposures, chemicals, communities and
geographical areas. Make recommendations on
aspects of the design, implementation, and
evaluation fo the environmental health tracking
and biomonitoring system. The committee shall
have 13 members; specifications and restrictions
for each are detailed in M.S. 144.998. The
commissioner of Health shall appoint 9 members,
the commissioners of the Pollution Control Agency
and the Department of Agriculture shall each
appoint one (1) member, and the Speaker of the
House and the Senate Majority Leader shall each
appoint one (1) member. None of the members may
be lobbyists registered under chapter 10A. As
specified, a particular subset of 10 of the 13
members must have backgrounds or training in
designing, implementing, and interpreting health
tracking and biomonitoring studies or in related
fields of science, including epidemiology,
biostatistics, environmental health, alboratory
sciences, occupational health, industrial
hygiene, toxicology, and public health. Meetings
are held on a Quarterly basis (minimum), in St. Paul, MN.
FORMULARY COMMITTEE
540 CEDAR STREET
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-431-2510
M.S. 256B.0625, SUBD 13
Appointing: Commissioner of Human Services
Compensation: $100 per meeting + milage
Vacancies: Two (s) - One Physician Member
One
Pharmacist Member
Per the new M.S. 256B0625, Subd. 13., the
formulary committee is designated by the
commissioner to carry out duties as described in
M.S. 256B.0625, subds 13-13G. These include
reviewing the over-the-counter drugs and making
recommendations about prior authorization. The
committee also still establishes the list of
drugs excluded from mandatory generic
substitution under MS 151.21. Per M.S.
256B.0625, Subd. 13., the formulary committee
will now be comprised of 4 licensed physicians,
at least 3 licensed pharmacists, and a consumer
representative. One of the physicians must be
actively engaged in treating mental illness. The
pharmacists and physicians can not work for DHS
and must be actively practicing. Members are
selected after consulting with professional
organizations. Meetings are held 2-8 times per year at DHS, 540 Cedar St.
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON MINNESOTA'S LAKE SUPERIOR COASTAL PROGRAM
1568 HWY 2
TWO HARBORS, MN 55616
218-834-1445
EXECUTIVE ORDER 99-12 (EXTENDED EXEC ORD 11-08)
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - Two Carlton County Representatives
One
Lake County Representative
One
Saint Louis County Representative
Review and make recommendations to the
Commissioner of the Department of Natural
Resources on program priorities, on selection of
programs and projects for funding, on annual
administrative (non-project) budget and
participate in two year program review Twelve of
the members shall consist of three persons per
county appointed from a pool of names submitted
by each of the cities, townships, and counties
with the Lake Superior coastal boundary in
Minnesota. Each entity may submit up to three
nominees. Three at-large members shall be
selected from individuals nominated by the public
statewide and submitted to the Governor. A
minimum of three and a maximum of five council
members may represent any one county at any
time. No more than one elected official from
each county shall be represented on the
council. Meetings are held eight times each year, or as necessary. Varies.
GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY
2233 UNIVERSITY AVE., #426
ST. PAUL, MN 55114
651-642-0811
EXECUTIVE ORDER 99-3.(Extended by Exec Ord 11-08)
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Thirteen (13) - Members
The council plans and executes events to promote
racial harmony and to recognize and honor Martin
Luther King. Meetings are held at least monthly
at the Minnesota Humanities Center, 987 Ivy Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55106.
GOVERNOR'S INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION
MN DEPT OF EDUCATION
1500 W. HWY 36
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113-4266
651-582-8495
M.S. 125A.28
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem for parent mbrs; expenses f/all mbrs
Vacancies: Three (3) - One
Indian Health or Tribal Representative
One
Homeless Educator
One
Special Education Director
The Council must address methods of implementing
a statewide system of comprehensive, coordinated,
multidisciplinary interagency programs of early
intervention services for young children with
disabilities and their families. The duties of
the council include recommending policies to
ensure a comprehensive and coordinated system of
all state and local agency services for children
under age five with disabilities and their
families. The policies must address how to
incorporate each agency's services into a unified
state and local system of multidisciplinary
assessment practices, individual intervention
plans, comprehensive systems to find children in
need of services, methods to improve public
awareness, and assistance in determining the role
of interagency early intervention committees. An
interagency coordinating council of at least 17,
but not more than 25 members is established in
compliance with the federal Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) and M.S.
125A.28. The members must be appointed by the
governor. Council members shall elect the council
chair. The representative of the commissioner may
not serve as the chair. The council must be
composed of at least five parents, including
persons of color, of children with disabilities
under age 12, including at least three parents of
a child with a disability under age seven; five
representatives of public or private providers of
services for children with disabilities under age
five, including a special education director,
county social service director, local Head Start
director, and a community health services or
public health nursing administrator; one member
of the senate; one member of the house of
representatives; one representative of teacher
preparation programs in early childhood special
education or other preparation programs in early
childhood intervention; at least one
representative of advocacy organizations for
children with disabilities under age five; one
physician who cares for young children with
special health care needs; one representative
each from the commissioner of commerce,
education, health, human services and economic
security; one representative of the agency who
deals with child care; and a representative from
Indian health services or a tribal council.
Section 15.059, subdivisions 2 to 5, apply to the
council. With the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA,
the ICC is in need of representatives from the
State agency responsible for the state Medicaid
program; Office of the Coordinator of Education
of Homeless Children and Youth; State Child
Welfare Agency responsible for Foster Care; and
State Agency responsible for children's mental
health. Meetings are held, at a minimum, on a
quarterly basis, at the MN Dept of Education, St. Paul.
GOVERNOR'S RESIDENCE COUNCIL
200 ADMINISTRATION BLDG., 50 SHERBURNE AVE.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-201-2555
M.S. 16B.27.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Four (4) - Two Public Members
One
North American Society of Interior Design Representative
One
Governor’s Designee
The council develops and implements an overall
restoration plan for the Governor's residence and
surrounding grounds, solicits and accepts
contributions to restore, maintain, improve,
decorate and furnish the building, and approve
alterations to the structure. The Council has a
total of nineteen members. Thirteen of the
members are appointed by the Governor, one in the
field of higher education; one member each from
the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID);
and the American Society of Landscape Architects
(ASLA); and a member, if available, of the family
which donated the building, and eight public
members, with four public members' terms being
coterminous with the Governor who appoints
them. The remaining six members shall consist of
the Commissioner of Administration, a member of
the Senate, a member of the House, the Governor's
spouse or designee, the executive director of the
Minnesota State Arts Board, and the director of
the Minnesota Historical Society. Members of the
council serve without compensation. Meetings are
held on the second Wednesday of odd numbered
months. All meetings are held at the Governor's Residence.
GOVERNOR'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
MN DEED, 1ST Natl Bank Bldg; 332 Minnesota St.,Suite #E200
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-1351
651-259-7568
CHAPTER 131, LAWS OF 1995.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem, plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - One
Agricultural Education Representative
The council replaces the Governor's Job Training
Council and assumes all of its requirements,
duties and responsibilities. Additionally, the
council shall coordinate the development,
implementation, and evaluation of the statewide
education and employment transitions system and
Minnesota youth services programs; review the
provision of services and the use of funds and
resources under applicable federal human resource
programs and advise the governor on methods of
coordinating the provision of services and the
use of funds resources consistent with the laws
and regulations governing the programs; review
federal, state, and local education,
post-secondary, job skills training, and youth
employment programs and make recommendations to
the governor and the legislature for establishing
an integrated seamless system for providing
education, service-learning, and work skills
development services to learners and workers of
all ages; advise the governor on the development
service to learners and workers of all ages;
advise the governor on the development and
implementation of statewide and local performance
standards and measures relating to federal human
resource programs; and administer grants. The
council consists of 31 members including the
commissioners of the Department of Employment and
Economic Development; Education; Human Services;
six members representing business and industry;
six members representing labor organizations;
four members representing community-based
organizations; six members representing education
as follows: one representing local public
secondary education, one having expertise in
design and implementation of school-based
service-learning, one representing leadership of
the University of Minnesota, one representing
post-secondary vocational institutions and the
chancellor of the Board of Trustees of MNSCU; one
member with expertise in agricultural education;
and one non-voting public libraries
representative. Other: two individuals shall
represent other constituencies including: units
of local government; and applicable state or
local programs. The speaker and the minority
leader of the house of representatives shall each
appoint a representative to serve as an ex
officio member of the council. The majority and
minority leaders of the senate shall each appoint
a senator to serve as an ex officio member of the
council. During FY 2013 the Council met on a
quarterly basis (every three months). Meetings were held at various locations.
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SERVICES PROGRAM COMMITTEE
1380 Energy Lane, #202
St Paul, Mn 55108
651-643-3456
AUTHORITY 214.31.
Appointing: Board of Dentistry
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Seventeen (17)
- Board of Physical Therapy Representative
Board
of Nursing Home Administrators Representative
Board
of Podiatry Representative
Board
of Dentistry Representative
Board
of Dietetics and Nutritionists Representative
Board
of Behavioral Health & Therapy Representative
Board
of Nursing Representative
MN
Department of Health Representative
Board
of Social Work Representative
Board
of Pharmacy Representative
Board
of Medical Practice Representative
Emergency
Medical Services Board Representative
Board
of Marriage and Family Therapy Representative
Board
of Optometry Representative
Board
of Veterinary Medicine Representative
Board
of Psychology Representative
Board
of Chiropractors Representative
The Health Professionals Services Program (HPSP)
Program Committee consists of one person
appointed by each participating board, with each
participating board having one vote. The
committee shall designate one board to provide
administrative management of the program, set the
program budget and the pro rata share of program
expenses to be borne by each participating board,
provide guidance on the general operation of the
program, including hiring of program personnel,
and ensure that the programs direction is in
accord with its authority. One member appointed
by each health licensing board and the Department
of Health. Meetings are held on a quarterly
basis at 2829 University Ave SE, Minneapolis.
HEARING INSTRUMENT DISPENSER ADVISORY COUNCIL
85 E 7th Place, #300, PO Box 64882
ST. PAUL, MN 55164-0882
651-201-3731
M.S. 214.13.
Appointing: Commissioner of Health
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - Public Members
The council advises the Commissioner of the
Department of Health on matters relating to
certification and regulation of hearing
instrument dispensers including certification
standards, enforcement of certification laws and
rules, and examination services. The
commissioner shall appoint seven persons to a
Hearing Instrument Dispenser Advisory
Council. (a) The seven persons must include: (1)
three public members, as defined in section
214.02. At least one of the public members shall
be a hearing instrument user and one of the
public members shall be either a hearing
instrument user or an advocate of one; and (2)
three hearing instrument dispensers certified
under sections 153A.14 to 153A.20, each of whom
is currently, and has been for the five years
immediately preceding their appointment, engaged
in hearing instrument dispensing in Minnesota and
who represent the occupation of hearing
instrument dispensing and who are not
audiologists; and (3) one audiologist licensed as
an audiologist under chapter 148 who dispenses
hearing instruments, recommended by a
professional association representing
audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
(b) The factors the commissioner may consider
when appointing advisory council members include,
but are not limited to, professional affiliation,
geographical location, and type of practice. (c)
No two members of the advisory council shall be
employees of, or have binding contracts requiring
sales exclusively for, the same hearing
instrument manufacturer or the same
employer. Meetings are held on a quarterly
basis. Please check the MDH website for meeting location.
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
400 SIBLEY ST., # 300
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-296-7608
M.S. 462A.04.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: One (1) - Public Member
The agency provides financing for housing low and
moderate income persons. The seven members
include: the State Auditor, and six public
members appointed by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the senate. There can be no more
than three members from the seven county
metropolitan area and not more than one member
from any state development region. Members meet
on the 4th Thursday each month at 1:00 p.m.; with
additional special meetings as needed with public notice. Agency office.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
60 Empire Drive, #355
ST. PAUL, MN 55103-3555
651-296-3328
M.S. 11A.08.
Appointing: State Board of Investment and Governor
Compensation: None
Vacancies: One (1) - Public Employee Member
The council advises the Board of Investment on
policy relating to investments of state
funds. The seventeen members shall include: ten
members experienced in general investment matters
are appointed by the board; ex-officio members
include: the Commissioner of Minnesota
Management and Budget, the executive director of
the Minnesota State Retirement System, the
executive director of the Public Employees
Retirement Association, the executive director of
the Teachers Retirement Association; retiree and
two public fund members appointed by the
Governor. Quarterly meetings are generally
scheduled for the third week of February, May,
August and November. Other meetings may be
called on an as-needed basis. SBI Offices
JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Dept of Public Safety; Office of Justice Programs
445 MINNESOTA ST., #2300
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-201-7348
M.S. 268.29.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus travel expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - Two Members
One
Local Elected Official
One
Youth Member
The committee is the supervisory board for the
federal Juvenile Justice Program with respect to
preparation and administration of the state plan
and award of grants. $55 per diem for non-public
employees. The eighteen members must have
training, experience or special knowledge
concerning the prevention and treatment of
juvenile delinquency or the administration of
juvenile justice. At least one-fifth of the
membership must be under the age of twenty-four
at the time of initial appointment and at least
three must have been or will currently be under
the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice
system. The majority of members including the
chair, must not be full time employees of the
federal, state or local governments. Meetings
are held on the second Friday of each
month. Meetings are held at various locations.
LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES
RM 65 - SOB; 100 REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-296-2406
M.S. 116P
Appointing: Governor, House, Senate
Compensation: $55 per day + expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - Four Citizen Members
Participate as part of a 17 member joint
legislative and citizen Commission in the
following: Review of emerging environmental and
natural resource issues; Develop a strategic plan
for Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
(ENRTF) expenditures; Review proposals for ENRTF
funding; Recommend projects for funding from the
ENRTF and other funds as assigned by the
Legislature on at least an annual basis; Review
and evaluate project funding outcomes. A.) Per
M.S. 116P. 05. (1) Have experience or expertise
in the science, policy, or practice of the
protection, conservation, preservation, and
enhancement of the state's air, water, land,
fish, wildlife, and other natural resources; (2)
have strong knowledge in the state's environment
and natural resource issues around the state; and
(3) have demonstrated ability to work in a
collaborative environment. B) Per M.S. 116P.09,
Subdivision 6. Conflict of Interest. "A
commission member, a technical advisory committee
member, a peer review panelist, or an employee of
the commission may not participate in or vote on
a decision of the commission, advisory committee,
or peer review panel relating to an organization
in which the member, panelist, or employee has
either a direct or indirect personal financial
interest. While serving on the commission
a
person shall avoid any potential conflict of
interest. C) Is a "Public Official" and subject
to M.S.10A Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure requirements.
MEDICAL SERVICES REVIEW BOARD
DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY
REHAB. & MEDICAL AFFAIRS
443 LAFAYETTE RD. N.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-284-5018
M.S. 176.103.
Appointing: Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Twelve (12) - One Labor/Employee – Member
One
Physician - Member
One Registered Nurse – Alternate
Three
Physicians - Alternate
One
Labor – Alternate
One
Hospital – Alternate
One
Employer/Insurer – Alternate
One
Occupational Therapist – Alternate
One
Physical Therapist - Alternate
One
Chiropractor - Alternate
The board advises the Department of Labor and
Industry on medical matters relating to workers'
compensation, makes determinations on
inappropriate, unnecessary or excessive treatment
under M.S. 176.103, subd. 2, and may issue
penalties for violation of rules following a
contested case procedure under chapter 14 under
M.S. 176.103, subd.3. There is created a Medical
Services Review Board composed of the
commissioner or the commissioner's designee as an
ex officio member, two persons representing
chiropractic, one person representing hospitals,
one physical therapist, one registered nurse, one
occupational therapist, and six physicians
representing different specialities which the
commissioner determines are the most frequently
utilized by injured employees. The board shall
also have one person representing employees, one
person representing employers or insurers. The
members shall be appointed by the commissioner
and shall be governed by section 15.0575. Terms
of the board's members may be renewed. The board
may appoint from its members whatever
subcommittees it deems
appropriate. Nothwithstanding section 15.059,
this board does not expire unless the board no
longer fulills the purpose for which the board
was established, the board has not met in the
last 18 months, or the board does not comply with
the registration requirements of section 15.0599,
subdivision 3. The commissioner may appoint
alternates for one-year terms to serve as a
member when a member is unavailable. The number
of alternates shall not exceed one chiropractor,
one physical therapist, one registered nurse, one
hospital rerpresentative, three physicians, one
employee representative, one employer or insurer
representative, and one occupational
therapist. Meetings are held the third Thursday
quarterly from 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. 443 Lafayette
Rd. N., Labor & Industry Bldg.
METROPOLITAN AIRPORTS COMMISSION
6040 28TH AVE. S.
MPLS., MN 55450
612-726-8100
M.S. 473.603.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $50 per diem
Vacancies: One (1) – Key Airports Systems Representative
The commission promotes air transportation
locally, nationally, and internationally by
developing the Twin Cities as an aviation
center. The fifteen members include eight
commissioners who reside in the eight MAC
districts and four who reside outside the metro
area, two from cities, towns or counties
containing a key airport, and two from cities,
towns or counties containing an intermediate
airport. The Mayors of Minneapolis, and St.
Paul, or designees, are ex-officio members. The
chair receives $20,833. per year plus expenses
and serves at the pleasure of the
governor. Meetings are held monthly. Rm. 3040,
Mezzanine Level, Lindbergh Terminal Bldg., MSP Airport.
MINNESOTA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COUNCIL
658 CEDAR ST., #358
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-201-2640
M.S. 16B.055
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Three (3) - One
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Representative
One
Governor’s Workforce Development Council Representative
One Member
Provide consumer-responsive, consumer-driven
advice to the State for planning of,
implementation of, and evaluation of the
activities carried out through the AT Grant
Act. The advisory council shall be comprised of:
( I ) Individuals with disabilities that use
assistive technology or the family members or
guardians of the individuals; ( II ) a
representative of the designated State agency, as
defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (29 U.S.C. 705) and the State agency for
individuals who are blind (within the meaning of
section 101 of that Act (29 U.S.C. 721)), if such
agency is separate; (Interpreted as the State
Services for the Blind.; ( III ) a representative
of a State center for independent living
described in part C of title VII of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 796f et
seq.); (IV) a representative of the State
workforce investment board established under
section 111 of the Workforce Investment Act of
1998 (29 U.S.C. 2821); (Interpreted to mean the
Governor's Workforce Development Council; ( V ) a
representative of the State educational agency,
as defined in section 9101 of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C> 7801)
(interpreted to mean the Minnesota Department of
Education; and ( VI ) representatives of other
State agencies, public agencies, or public
organizations, as determiend by the State (ii)
Majority. ( I ) In general. A majority is not
less than 51 percent of the members of the
advisory council, shall be members appointed
under clause (ii)(I). ( II ) Representatives of
agencies. Members appointed under subclauses ( II
) through ( VI ) of clause (i) shall not count
toward the majority membership requirement
established in subclause ( I ). (iii)
Representation. The advisory council shall be
geographically representative of the State and
reflect the diversity of the State with respect
to race, ethnicity, types of disabilities across
the age span, and users of types of services that
an individual with a disability may receive. The
Council will meet twice a year, at the Centennial
Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155.
MINNESOTA AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER TASK FORCE
557 STATE OFFICE BUILDING
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-296-4295
LAWS 2011, CHAP 9, SEC 95
Appointing: Speaker, Senate
Compensation: none
Vacancies: One (1) - Public Member
The task force shall develop an autism spectrum
disorder statewide strategic plan that focuses on
improving awareness, early dignosis, and
intervention and on ensuring delivery of
treatment and services for individuals diagnosed
with an autism spectrum disorder, including the
coordination and accessibility of cost effective
treatments and services throughout the
individual's lifetime. The task force shall
coordinate with existing efforts relating to
autism spectrum disorders at the Departments of
Education, Employment and Economic Development,
Health, and human Services and at the University
of Minnesota and other agencies and organizations
as the task force deems appropriate. The task
force shall submit its strategic plan to the
legislature by January 15, 2013. The task force
shall continue to provide assistance with the
implementation of the strategic plan, as approved
by the legislature, and shall submit a progress
report by January 15, 2014, and by January 15,
2015, on the status of implementation of the
strategic plan, including any draft legislation
necessary for implementation. The Autism
Spectrum Disorder Task Force is composed of 19
members, appointed as follows: (1) two members of
the senate, one appointed by the majority leader
and one appointed by the minority leader; (2) two
members of the house of representatives, one from
the majority party, appointed by the speaker of
the house, and one from the minority party,
appointed by the minority leader; (3) two members
who are family members of individuals with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD), one of whom shall be
appointed by the majority leader of the senate,
and one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker
of the house; (4) one member appointed by the
Minnesota chapter of the American Academy of
Pediatrics who is a developmental behavioral
pediatrician; (5) one member appointed by the
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians who is a
family practice physician; (6)one member
appointed by the Minnesota Psychological
Association who is a neuropsychologist; (7) one
member appointed by the majority leader of the
senate who represents a minority autism
community; (8) one member representing the
directors of public school student support
services; (9) one member appointed by the
Minnesota Council of Health Plans; (10) three
members who represent autism advocacy groups, two
of whom shall be ap0ointed by the speaker of the
house and one of whom shall be appointed by the
majority leader of the senate; and (11) one
member appointed by each of the respective
commissioners of the following departments:
education, employment and economic development,
health, and human services. Meetings are held on a monthly basis.
MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD STRATEGIC ADVISORY TASK FORCE
20 W. 12TH ST.
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-268-8913
M.S. 15.014
Appointing: Adjutant General of Minnesota
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - One
Service Organization Representative
One
Local Government Representative
1. Purpose: A board of leading citizens
representing various civilian disciplines to
advise the Adjutant General on topics impacting
the strategy of the Minnesota National Guard and
its service to the nation, state, communities,
and citizens. 2. Composition: The board will
consist of not more than 15 members appointed by
the Adjutant General after self-nomination
through the Office of the Secretary of State.
Board members will serve two-year terms and
represent the following disciplines: Business,
Law Enforcement; Faith; Local Government;
Fraternal/Service Organizations; Media;
Inter-Agency (Federal/State); Post-secondary
Education; Judiciary; Secondary Education. 3.
Operation: The board will meet three times a year
- summer, late fall, and spring. Two meetings
will be single day events, conducted in a
conference setting. The third meeting will be a
two-day event conducted at a state military
installation. The Board will be conducted in an
atmosphere of non-attribution, and the board
members will be held harmless with regard to
their intellectual contributions to the National
Guard. The agenda items for the meetings will
consist of two parts: a. State of the National
Guard address from the Adjutant General to advise
the board members of current activities and
issues. B. Special topic discussions on topics
nominated by the Adjutant General to gather input
from the board members to fulfill the purpose of
the board. Topics will be strategic level issues
with a focus to effect 5-15 years in the future.
Topics will either be generated by the Adjutant
General, or nominated by the board at a previous
meeting. Topics will be identified before the
meeting by the Adjutant General and materials
provided as described below. 4. Meeting
Preparation: Board members will be provided
read-ahead materials at least fifteen days in
advance of each meeting. The materials will
include the topics for discussion and background
information regarding facts and concerns of the
National Guard. The materials will be limited to
allow complete mastery in no more than 10 hours
of review prior to each meeting. 5. The Adjutant
General's expectations for Board Members: Board
members will be expected to participate in at
least two of the three scheduled meetings per
year. They will be expected to complete the
meeting preparation regime before the meetings.
They will actively participate in meetings and
contribute to the discussions and make
recommendations freely. For certain topics, board
members may be asked to complete non-disclosure
agreements. 6. Board Member Expectations: Board
members can expect to be provided adequate
guidance and materials to understand the issues
to be discussed at meetings well in advance. They
can expect their time to be used wisely. They can
expect to be treated with respect and deference
by the other members of the board and any
presenters or other participants. They can expect
to be challenged intellectually, and to have
their opinions, suggestions and other
contributions valued by the Adjutant General.
They can expect to be kept informed of the
outcomes of board recommendations, including
receiving minutes and progress reports in a
timely fashion following board meetings. Board
members will have access to the staff and to
subject matter experts in order to carry out
their duties. Board members can also expect to
develop valuable relationships, learn more about
the Minnesota National Guard and have a really
good time. Membership includes: At least one
member representing each of the following
disciplines: Business; Law Enforcement; Faith;
Local Government; Faternal/Service Organizations;
Media; Inter-Agency (Federal or State);
Post-secondary Education; Secondary Education;
and, the Judiciary. The remaining five positions
will be selected from applicants of any of the
above or other disciplines. Meetings will be
held 3 times per year, Summer, Fall and
Spring. State Military Installations or various Metro Area (TBD).
MINNESOTA RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE: BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED
c/o Kristin Oien
1500 Hwy 36 W.
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
651-582-8843
M.S. 125A.63
Appointing: Commissioner of Education
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Parent Member
One
TBVI Program Supervisor or TBVI Team Lead
The purpose of the blind-visually impaired (BVI)
advisory committee is twofold: A) To provide
specific advice and counsel to the MRCBVI
regarding needs to improve learning results for
students who are BVI, priorities for action,
technical issues in the education of students who
are BVI, and general operations of the Center. B)
Provide general advice and counsel to the Special
Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) and the Division
of Special Education Policy in the Department of
Education regarding general procedures for
assuring address of the needs of students who are
BVI within the context of the entire special
education program rules, priorities, procedures,
and funding The Committee shall consist of 13-15
members including: Two parents of children who
are BVI; two to four teachers with license in
Visual Impairment serving students; one related
service staff person employed to work with
students who are BVI; One representative of an
Institute of Higher Education that prepares
teachers to work with students who are BVI; Two
special education directors, coordinators, or
supervisors; one-three people from another state
agency or non profit agency that has a mission
that includes services to children birth-21 who
are BVI. The committee shall be geographically
representative of the state and include at least
two members who are BVI. Meetings are held four
times per year, and the location varies.
MINNESOTA RESOURCE CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE: DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
MDE; 1500 HWY 36 WEST
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113-4266
M.S. 125A.63
Appointing: Commissioner of Education
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Higher Education Representative
The purpose of the deaf/hard of hearing advisory
committee is two fold: A) To provide specific
advice and council to the MRCDHH regarding needs
to improve learning results for students who are
DHH, priorities for action, technical issues in
the education of students who are DHH, and
general operations of the Center. B) Provide
general advice and counsel to the MN Department
of Education regarding general procedures for
assuring the needs of students who are DHH are
addressed within the context of the entire
special education program rules, priorities,
procedures, and funding The Committee shall
consist of 13-15 members including; Four parents
of children who are DHH; four teachers of
students who are DHH; two related service staff
persons employed to work with students who are
DHH; one representative of an institute of higher
education that prepares to work with students who
are DHH; two special education directors,
coordinators, or supervisor; two people from
another state agency that has a mission that
includes services to children birth-21 who are
DHH. The committee shall be geographically
representative of the state and try to include at
least two members who are DHH. Meetings are held
four times per year, and the location varies.
MN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION
1500 Highway 36 W.
ROSEVILLE, MN 55113
651-582-8786
M.S. 124D.94
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Thirteen (13) - Four Education Representatives
Nine
Business Representatives
The board is the governing body for the Minnesota
academic Excellence Foundation (MAEF). MAEF is
established in MN124D.94 as a non-profit,
public-private partnership to be the primary
advocate for the promotion and recognition of
academic excellence in Minnesota elementary
students, schools, and communities. As a
catalyst for advancing student success through
high levels of school performance, MAEF programs
challenge students to stretch themselves
academically; support schools to learn and to
produce results; and enables the public to
support high expectations for school performance
and student achievement. The 21 members of the
board include the Commissioner of Education who
shall serve as secretary, 12 members who
represent various business groups, and eight
members who represent various education
groups. Members serve four-year terms and are
responsible for securing the resources for the
foundation operations and programs, including
fund raising to gain private gifts and working
with the Legislature to gain public
support. Members also establish policies to
guide the operations of the foundation and work
cooperatively with the Minnesota Department of Education.
MN AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION
1700 105TH AVE. NE
BLAINE, MN 55449
763-785-5632
M.S. 240A.02.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus mileage expenses
Vacancies: Three (3) - Two –
Members with Experience Promoting Amateur Sports
One – Member
The commission works and supports the amateur
sports associations in the state and promotes
amateur sports events. The 12 voting members
include four who should be experienced in
promoting amateur sports. Nine of the voting
members shall be appointed by the governor to
three year terms. The governor, speaker of the
house, and senate majority leader shall each
appoint one voting member to a two year term; the
purpose of these three appointments is to ensure
gender balance in commission membership. Four
legislators, two from each house appointed
according to its rules, shall be nonvoting
members. One member from each house shall be
from the minority caucus. Meetings are held
quarterly, or as needed, at the National Sports Center.
MN BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #300
MPLS., MN 55414-3220
651-201-2850
M.S. 148.02. & 214
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Chiropractor Member
The board examines, licenses, and regulates
chiropractors; handles complaints; reviews and
approves continuing education programs and
registers professional corporations. The seven
members include five chiropractors with at least
three years experience and two public
members. Five board meetings are held a year;
usually on Thursday mornings. Members are also
expected to participate on one or more board
committees. Committees usually meet on Tuesdays
or Thursdays. Meetings are held at the board office building.
MN BOARD OF NURSING
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #200
MPLS., MN 55414-3253
612-617-2270
M.S. 148.181.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem, plus expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - One
Registered Nurse Representative (Practical Nursing Education)
One
Licensed Practical Nurse
Two
Public Members
The Board licenses professional and practical
nurses, registers public health nurses, renews
licenses, regulates advanced practice registered
nurses (certified nurse midwives, certified nurse
practitioners, certified clinical nurse
specialists, and certified registered nurse
anesthetists); provides data services; approves
nursing education programs; processes complaints
about nurses; and imposes disciplinary action
against nurse licenses. The sixteen members must
all be residents of Minnesota. The membership
includes eight RNs, four LPNs, and four public
members. RN and LPN members must have graduated
from an approved school of nursing, be licensed
and currently registered in Minnesota, working as
a nurse in Minnesota, and have at least five
years experience in nursing practice, nursing
administration or nursing education immediately
preceding appointment. One RN must have
executive or teaching experience in a
baccalaureate degree nursing program; one RN must
have executive or teaching experience in an
associate degree nursing program; and one RN must
have executive or teaching experience in a
practical nursing program. These programs must be
approved by the Board and at least two years
experience must have occurred during the five
years immediately preceding appointment. One RN
must have national certification as a registered
nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, nurse
midwife, or clinical nurse specialist, and one RN
must be practicing professional nursing in a
nursing home at the time of appointment. The
remaining four members must be public members as
defined by Minnesota Statutes 214.02. A member
may be reappointed but may not serve more than
two full terms consecutively. The governor shall
attempt to make appointments to the Board that
reflect the geography of the state. Board
members who are nurses should reflect the broad
mix of practice types and sites of nurses
practicing in Minnesota. One-two day meetings
are scheduled at least six times a year
(February, April, June, August, October, and
December). Additional time is required for
committee and disciplinary review panel
meetings. Meetings are held at 2829 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN.
MN BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE., #340
MPLS, MN 55414-3239
612-617-2100
M.S. 148E.025 and 148E.030
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Five (5) - One
Licensed Social Worker – State Agency
One
Licensed Social Worker – School
One
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker – Hospital
Two
Public Members
The Board must perform duties necessary to
promote and protect the public health, safety,
and welfare through the licensure and regulation
of persons who practice social work in this
state. (a) All social worker members must have
engaged in the practice of social work in
Minnesota for at least one year during the ten
years preceding their appointments. (b) Five
social worker members must be licensed social
workers according to section 148E.055 subdivision
2. The other five members must include a
licensed graduate social worker, a licensed
independent social worker, and at least two
licensed independent clinical social workers. c)
Eight social worker members must be engaged at
the time of their appointment in the practice of
social work in Minnesota in the following
settings: (1) one member must be engaged in the
practice of social work in a county agency; (2)
one member must be engaged in the practice of
social work in a state agency; (3) one member
must be engaged in the practice of social work in
an elementary, middle, or secondary school; (4)
one member must be employed in a hospital or
nursing home licensed under chapter 144 or 144A;
(5) onemember must be engaged in the practice of
social work in a private agency; (6) two members
must be engaged in the practice of social work in
a clinical social work setting; and (7) one
member must be an educator engaged in regular
teaching duties at a program of social work
accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education or a similar accreditation body
designated by the board. (d) At the time of
their appointments, at least six members must
reside outside of the 11-county metropolitan
area. (e) At the time of their appointments, at
least five members must be persons with expertise
in communities of color. Generally, six meetings
are held per year, at the MN Board of Social Work office.
MN BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #540
MPLS., MN 55414-3250
651-201-2844
M.S. 156.01. and MN Rules 9100.0100-.1000
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - Veterinarian Members
The board licenses and regulates veterinarians;
registers veterinary corporations, and
investigates complaints. Including: five
licensed veterinarians with at least five years
of experience in the state, and two public
members. Meetings include: Three to five full
board meetings per year; 10-20 Complaint
committee meetings per year. Meetings are usually held in Minneapolis.
MN BOARD ON AGING
PO BOX 64976, 540 CEDAR ST
ST PAUL, MN 55164-0976
651-431-2500
M.S. 256.975
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Six (6) - Members
The board develops, coordinates, evaluates, and
administers federal and state funds for programs
for the aging; makes grants to 7 area agencies on
aging and non-profit agencies; serves as advocate
for older persons. The board consists of 25
members including at least one member from each
congressional district. Five meetings a year on
the third Friday of those months. Committee
meetings are the preceding day. Meetings are
held at 540 Cedar Street, St. Paul.
MN COMMISSION ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
SERVEMINNESOTA; 120 S. 6TH ST., #2260
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
612-333-7740
LAWS OF 1994, CHAPTER 647.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: N/A; commission has delegated duties to nonprofit
Vacancies: Two (2) - One National Service Representative
One
Tribal Representative
The commission will implement a comprehensive
state plan to provide services under sections
121.701 and 121.710 of federal law, pursue
funding sources, coordinate volunteer learning
service programs, administer the youth works
grant program, establish an evaluation of program
plan, administer the federal Americorps program,
and report to the governor and legislature. The
commission consists of 25 including the
Commissioner of Education. The governor appoints
24 additional voting members. Eight of these
members shall include representatives of public
or nonprofit organizations experienced in youth
employment and training; organizations promoting
adult service and volunteerism; community-based
service agencies or organizations; local public
or pirvate sector labor unions; local
governments; business; a national service
program; and American Indian tribes, and an
individual between 16 and 25 who is a participant
or supervisor on a program. The remaining 16
shall include individuals with expertise in the
management and operations of a nonprofit
organization including individuals with expertise
in public relations, finance, and
development. The governor shall ensure to the
extent possible that membership of the commission
is balanced according to geography, race,
ethnicity, age and gender. The governor shall
appoint up to five ex officio nonvoting members
from appropriate state agencies. A
representative of the Corporation for National
Service shall also serve as an ex officio
nonvoting member. Voting and ex officio
nonvoting members may appoint designees to act on
their behalf. Meeting schedule includes:
quarterly meetings, plus committee
assignments. Meeting information is posted on
website: <http://www.serveminnesota.org>www.serveminnesota.org.
MN ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD
520 LAFAYETTE ROAD NORTH
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
800-657-3864
M.S. 116C.03.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: One (1) - Public Member
The board ensures coordination and cooperation
among state agencies on environmental issues and
advises the Governor and legislature on
environmental legislation and policy. The board
includes five public members appointed by the
Governor. A representative of the Governor's
office serves as chair. Other members include
the commissioners of Administration, Agriculture,
Commerce, Employment and Economic Development,
Health, Natural Resources, Pollution Control and
Transportation; and the chair of the Board of
Water and Soil Resources. EQB
programs: environmental review, state water
planning and coordination, and strategic energy
and environmental planning. Meetings are held on
a monthly basis, at 520 Lafayette Road, St. Paul.
MN GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD COUNCIL)
370 CENTENNIAL OFFICE BLDG.; 658 CEDAR ST.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-296-4018
MS 16B.053 & 16B.054(1999) & PL 106-402(1970&2000)
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Travel exp; respite/child care; pca/support serv
Vacancies: Seventeen (17)
- Two Adults with Developmental Disabilities
One
Parent of Child with Disability
One
Parent of Adult with Developmental Disabilities
One
Higher Education Representative
Three
Consumer Members
Five
Parent Members
One
Relative of Adult with Developmental Disabilities
One
MN Board on Aging Representative
One
Private Non-Profits Organization Representative
One
Protection and Advocacy Representative
Carry out responsibilities in P.L. 106-402 to
assure that people with developmental
disabilities and their families receive the
necessary supports/services to achieve increased
independence, productivity, self determination,
integration and inclusion in the community. Set
out in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance
and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) (P.L. 106-402).
The governor shall select members of the council,
at his or her discretion after soliciting
recommendations from organizations representing a
broad range of individuals with developmental
disabilities and individuals interested in
individuals with developmental disabilities,
including the non-state agency members of the
council. The governor shall make appropriate
provisions to rotate the membership of the
council. The council shall include
representatives of the principal state agencies.
Not less than 60 percent of the membership of the
council shall consist of individuals with
developmental disabilities; parents or guardians
of children with developmental disabilities; or
immediate relatives or guardians of adults with
mentally impairing developmental disabilities who
cannot advocate for themselves; and not employees
of a state agency that receives funds or provides
services under this part, and who are not
managing employees (as defined in section 1126(b)
of the Social Security Act). First Wednesday of
the even-numbered months (February, April, June,
August, October, and December), additional time
may be required on an "as needed
basis". Meetings are held at the Continuing
Education and Conference Center, University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus.
MN HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY
380 JACKSON ST., #450
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-296-4690
M.S. 136A.26.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Two (2) - Members
The purpose of the authority shall be to assist
institutions of higher education in the
construction, financing and refinancing of
projects by issuing tax exempt bonds. The
exercise by the authority of the powers conferred
by sections 136A.25 to 136A.42 shall be deemed
and held to be the performance of an essential
public function. For the purpose of sections
136.25 to 136.42, the authority shall have the
powers and duties set forth in Subd. 2 to
23. The ten members include eight who are
appointed by the Governor with confirmation by
the Senate. At least two members must reside
outside the metropolitan area, at least one of
the members shall be a person having a favorable
reputation for skill, knowledge, and experience
in the field of state and municipal finance; and
at least one shall be a person having a favorable
reputation for skill, knowledge, and experience
in the building construction field; and at least
one of the members shall be a trustee, director,
officer, or employee of an institution of higher
education. A designee of the Office of Higher
Education is an ex-officio member and the
president or designee of the Minnesota Private
College Council is an ex-officio, non-voting
member. Meetings are held monthly, as needed, at
380 Jackson St., #450, St. Paul, MN, or at a college site.
MN JOB SKILLS PARTNERSHIP BOARD
1st NATL BANK BLDG.
332 MINNESOTA ST., #E-200
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-1351
651-259-7522
M.S. 268 and 1162.04
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Contact the board for this information.
Vacancies: Two (2) - One
Non-Profit Organization Representative
One
Labor Representative from Governor’s Workforce Development Council
The board brings together employers with specific
training needs with educational or other
non-profit institutions which can design programs
to meet those needs. The board shall assist in
the development of training programs that train
and place workers. The board administers the
state's Dislocated Worker Program, and the Job
Skills Partnership grant programs. The twelve
members include the Commissioner of the
Department of Employment and Economic
Development, the Chancellor of MNSCU, and the
President of the University of Minnesota. The
chair and seven members are appointed by the
Governor, and two by the legislature. Terms are
staggered. Meets 4 times per year or
more. Meetings are held at Dept of Employment &
Economic Development, St. Paul.
MN JOINT UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION - LIABILITY INSURANCE
MN DEPT. OF COMMERCE
85-7TH PL. E., #500
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-2198
651-222-0484
M.S. 62I.02.
Appointing: Commissioner of Commerce
Compensation: $200 per diem plus mileage
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Car Insurance Representative
One
Public Member
The association provides liability insurance
coverage for persons unable to obtain it through
ordinary means where coverage is required by law
or is necessary for the conduct of business and
serves a public purpose. The Association will
provide insurance to eligible persons or entities
unable to obtain insurance in the private
marketplace. The statutory purpose of the
Association is not to be a market competition or
a market regulator. The association shall have a
board of directors composed of 11 persons chosen
as follows: seven persons elected by members of
the association at a meeting called by the
commissioner; eight public members, as defined in
section 214.02, appointed by the commissioner,
one of whom is a licensed medical health care
professional and two of whom are representing
groupos insured by the MJUA; and three members,
appointed by the commissioner representing groups
to whom coverage has been extended by the
association. The terms of the members shall be
four years. Terms may be staggered so that no
more than six members are appointed or elected
every two years. Members may serve until their
successors are appointed or elected. If at any
time no coverage is currently extended by the
association, then either additional public
members may be appointed to fill these three
positions or, at the option of the commissioner,
representatives from groups who had previously
been covered by the association may serve as
directors. In the event that the commissioner
assigns the responsibility for administering
Chapter 62F to the Minnesota Joint Underwriting
Association, the board of directors must be
increased by four additional members. The
commissioner shall appoint two of the additional
members, one of whom must be a licensed health
care provider, and one of whom must be a public
member. Association members shall elect the
other two members, one of whom must
be representative of medical malpractice
insurers, and one of whom must be a
representative of personal injury liability
insurers. Quarterly meetings are held. May meet
more frequently when necessary. No set meeting location.
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
520 LAFAYETTE RD. N.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-757-2014
M.S. 116.02.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem for members
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Agriculture Representative
One member
The agency shall meet the variety and complexity
of problems relating to water, air and land
resources of the state consistent with the
maximum enjoyment and use thereof in furtherance
of the welfare of the people. The nine members
must include one member who is a representative
of labor and one member who is a representative
of agriculture. The agency commissioner is chair
of the Board. Meetings are held monthly. No set meeting location.
MN RURAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
625 NORTH ROBERT STREET
ST. PAUL, MN 55155-2538
651-201-6004
M.S. 41B.025.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Two (2) - Public Members
The authority's purpose is to develop the state's
agricultural resources by extending credit on
farm real estate security and depreciable
agricultural property (improvements, machinery,
animals). The authority carries out this purpose
by purchasing participation interests in loans or
selling Agricultural Development Revenue Bonds to
agricultural lenders or individuals for the
purchase of agricultural items. Other loan
participation programs provide for restructuring
farmer agricultural debut; assistance to lower
equity farmers to purchase stock in a value-added
processing cooperative, assistance to help
finance the purchase of livestock related
equipment; and a program designed tohelp farmers
affected by recent natural events leading to a
disaster declaration. The eleven members include
the Commissioners of the Depts. of Agriculture,
Commerce, Management and Budget, Employment
Economic Development, State Auditor, and six
public members. No public member may reside
within the metropolitan area. The board meets
the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings are
held at the Dept. of Agriculture, 625 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN.
MN STATE ARTS BOARD
400 SIBLEY ST., #200
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-1928
651-215-1600
M.S. 129D.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses (129D.02, Subd. 3)
Vacancies: Two (2) - At-Large Members
The board is dedicated to making the arts
available to all Minnesotans. The development of
the arts is fostered through a series of grants,
programs, and services which are administered by
a professional staff. The eleven members include
one member from each congressional district and
three at large members; only four members may
serve on boards of other arts
organizations. Members must file with the
Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure
Board. The board has six meetings per year,
generally held in the Arts Board office.
MN ZOOLOGICAL BOARD
13000 ZOO BLVD.
APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124
952-431-9299
M.S. 85A.01.
Appointing: Governor and Zoo board
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - Members
The board operates and maintains the Minnesota
Zoological Garden. The thirty members must have
a background or interest in zoos, zoo management,
or an ability to generate community interest in
the Minnesota Zoological Garden. Fifteen of the
members are appointed by the Governor, one of
whom must be a Dakota county resident appointed
after consideration of a list supplied by the
Dakota County Board; and fifteen of the members
are appointed by the Minnesota Zoological
Board. To the extent possible, members will be
appointed who are residents of the various
geographical regions of the state. Members
should have the ability to raise significant
funds from the private sector. Meetings are
normally held four times a year. Committees meet
as needed. Meetings are held at the Minnesota
Zoological Garden or at various Twin Cities locations.
NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
601 ROBERT ST NO
ST PAUL, MN 55164
651-201-5463
M.S. 144.966
Appointing: Commissioner of Health
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - Early
Hearing Detection and Intervention Coordinator
Birth
Hospital Representative - Rural
1) Developing protocols and timelines for
screening, rescreening, and diagnostic
audiological assessment and early medical,
audiological, and educational intervention
services for children who are deaf or
hard-of-hearing; 2) designing protocols for
tracking children from birth through age three
that may have passed newborn screening but are at
risk for delayed or late onset of permanent
hearing loss; 3) designing a technical assistance
program to support facilities implementing the
screening program and facilities conducting
rescreening and diagnostic audiological
assessment; 4) designing implementation and
evaluation of a system of follow-up and tracking;
and 5) evaluating program outcomes to increase
effectiveness and efficiency and ensure
culturally appropriate services for children with
a confirmed hearing loss and families. The
commissioner of health shall appoint at least one
member from each of the following groups with no
less than two of the members being deaf or
hard-of-hearing; 1) a representative from a
consumer organization representing culturally
deaf persons; 2) a parent with a child with
hearing loss representing a parent organization;
3) a consumer from an organization representing
oral communication options; 4) a consumer from an
organization representing cued speech
communication options; 5) an audiologist who has
experience in evaluation and intervention of
infants and young children; 6) a speech-language
pathologist who has experience in evaluation and
intervention of infants and young children; 7)
two primary care providers who have experience in
the care of infants and young children, one of
which shall be a pediatrician; 8) a
representative from the early hearing detection
intervention teams; 9) a representative from the
Department of Education resource center for the
deaf and hard-of-hearing or the representative's
designee; 10) a representative of the Minnesota
Commission Serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing
People; 11) a representative from the Department
of Human Services Def and Hard of Hearing
Services Division; 12) one or more of the Par C
coordinators from the Department of Education,
the Department of Health, or the Department of
Human Services or the department's degisnees; 13)
the Department of Health early hearing detection
and intervention coordinators; 14) two birth
hospital representatives from one rural and one
urban hospital; 15) a pediatric geneticist; 16)
an otolaryngologist; 17) a representative from
the Newborn Screening Advisory Committee under
this subdivision; and 18) a representative of the
Department of Education regional low-incidence
facilitators. Four times annually in St. Paul.
NOXIOUS WEED ADVISORY COMMITTEE
625 N ROBERT ST
ST PAUL, MN 55155-2538
651-201-6219
M.S. 2012, CHAP 18, SEC 18.91, SUBD 1-4
Appointing: Commissioner of Agriculture
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Five (5)
- League of Minnesota Cities Representative
University
of Minnesota Forestry Department Representative
Association
of Minnesota Counties Representative
MN
Farm Bureau Representative
MN
Association of County Land Commissioners Representative
This Committee will advise the commission
concerning responsibilities under the Noxious
Weed Control Program and will evaluate plant
species of concern for placement on the noxious
weed list. The commissioner shall appoint
members, which shall include representatives from
the following: 1) horticultural science,
agronomy, and forestry at the University of
Minnesota; 2) the nursery and landscape industry
in Minnesota; 3) the seed industry in Minnesota;
4) the Department of Agriculture; 5) the
Department of Natural Resources; 6) a
conservation organization; 7) an environmental
organization; 8) at least two farm organizations;
9) the county agricultural inspectors; 10) city,
township, and county governments; 11) the
Department of Transportation; 12) the University
of Minnesota Extension; 13) the timber and
forestry industry in Minnesota; 14) the Board of
Water and Soil Resources; and 15) soil and water
conservation districts; 16) MN Association of
Land Commissioners; 17) members as needed. The
Committee meets on a quarterly basis. MN Dept of
Agriculture - Freeman Building
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
DLI, Safety Codes and Workers Compensation Div.
443 LAFAYETTE RD. N
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-284-5460
M.S. 182.656.
Appointing: Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Public Member
One
Safety and Health Professions Member
The council advises the Dept. of Labor and
Industry on administration of the state
Occupational Safety and Health Act. The twelve
members include three management representatives;
three labor representatives; three
representatives of occupational safety and health
professions, and three public members. Meetings
are held on a quarterly basis in the Minnesota
Room, at the Dept. of Labor & Industry.
OFFICE OF OMBUDSPERSON FOR SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES
1450 ENERGY PARK DRIVE, #106
ST PAUL, MN 55108
651-603-0058
M.S. 257.-0755
Appointing: Chicano Latino Affairs Council
Compensation: NONE
Vacancies: One (1) - Public Member
Each ombudsperson shall monitor agency compliance
with all laws governing child protection and
placement, as they impact on children of
color. In particular, the ombudsperson shall
monitor agency compliance with sections 260C.215;
260.751 to 260-834; and 260C.193, subdivision
3. Each ombudsperson has the authority to
investigate decisions, acts, and other matters of
an agency, program, or facility providing
protection or placement services to children of color.
OMBUDSMAN COMMITTEE FOR MENTAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
SUITE 420, METRO SQUARE BLDG.
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-757-1800
M.S. 245.91-245.97
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Reimbursed for expenses
Vacancies: Eight (8) - One Advocate Representative
One
Medical Examiner Representative
One
Family Member
One
Internal Medicine Physician
Two
Consumer Members
One
Health Care Provider - Licensed Social Worker
One
Health Care Provider – Medical Doctor/Medical Examiner
Advises and assists the ombudsman in developing
policies, plans and programs to benefit persons
with mental illness, developmental disabilities,
chemical dependence, and emotional
disturbance. Committee members include
consumers, representatives of advocacy
organizations, human service and health care
professionals, including professionals in
psychiatry, internal medicine and forensic
pathology. Quarterly meetings are held at the
Metro Square Building, St. Paul, MN.
OMBUDSPERSON BOARD FOR ASIAN-PACIFIC FAMILIES
1450 ENERGY PARK DRIVE, SUITE 106
ST PAUL, MN 55108
257.0768
Appointing: Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans
Compensation: None
Vacancies: One (1) - Member
The board advises and assists the ombudsperson
for its community in selecting matters for
attention; developing policies, plans, and
programs to carry out the ombudspersons'
functions and powers; establishing protocols for
working with the communities of color; developing
procedures for the ombudspersons' use of the
subpoena power to compel testimony and evidence
from nonagency individuals; and making reports
and recommendations for changes designed to
improve standards of competence, efficiency,
justice, and protection of rights. The board
consists of five members. The chair of the
Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans appoints the
board. In making appointments, the chair must
consult with other members of the council. The
Board meets regularly with the ombudsperson for
Asian-Pacific Families in addition to joint
meetings with the other community-specific boards
at least four times each year.
PETROLEUM TANK RELEASE COMPENSATION BOARD
85 7TH PL E, STE 500
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-297-4203
M.S. 115C.07.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - Public Member
The board administers compensation from the
petroleum tank release clean-up fund for clean-up
of leaks and spills from petroleum storage
tanks. The five members include: (1)
representative from the petroleum industry; (1)
person with experience in claims adjustment; (1)
public member; (1) designee by the Commissioner
of Commerce; (1) designee by the Commissioner of
Pollution Control Agency. Meetings are held on
the first Wednesday of every other month, at the
MN Commerce Dept., 85 7th Pl E, St. Paul.
PLUMBING BOARD
443 LAFAYETTE ROAD N.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-284-5018
M.S. 326B.435
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem, plus expenses
Vacancies: Five (5) - One
Residential Plumbing Contractor Representative
One
Municipal Public Water Supply System Operator
One
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing Contractor
One
Commercial/Industrial Plumbing Journeymen
One
Public Member
Adopt rules for plumbing code for the State of
Minnesota, final interpretations of code when
submitted to the board, adopt rules to regulate
plumbing licensure and registration. One member
shall be the commissioner of labor & industry/or
the commissioner of labor and industry's
designee; one member shall be the commissioner of
health or the commissioner of health's designee;
two members shall be municipal plumbing
inspectors, one from the metropolitan area and
one from greater Minnesota; one member shall be a
licensed professional engineer specializing in
plumbing designs or systems; two members shall be
commercial/industrial plumbing contractors, one
from the metropolitan area and one from greater
Minnesota; one member shall be a residential
plumbing contractor; two members shall be
commercial/industrial journeymen, one from the
metropolitan area and one from greater Minnesota;
one member shall be a residential plumbing
journeyman; one member shall be a water
conditioning contractor; one member shall be a
municipal public water supply system operator or
superintendent; and one member shall be a public
member. Meetings are held on an as needed basis
at the Dept of Labor & Industry; 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN 55155.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (PERA)
60 EMPIRE DRIVE, #200
ST. PAUL, MN 55103
651-296-7460
M.S. 353.03, LAWS 1994.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - School Boards Representative
Public Member
The association provides retirement, survivor,
and disability benefits for public employees of
county and local government. Management of the
public employees retirement fund is vested in a
board of trustees. The eleven members include
the State Auditor and ten trustees. Five
trustees are appointed by the Governor, one
representing school boards, one representing
cities, one representing counties, one who is a
retired annuitant, and one who is a public member
knowledgeable in pension matters. The membership
of the association elects five
trustees. Meetings are held on the second
Thursday in each of the following months:
February, April, May, June, August, September,
October & December. Meetings are held at the association office.
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
121 7TH PLACE E., # 350
ST. PAUL, MN 55101-2147
651-296-7124
MS 216, 216A, 216B, 216E, 216F, 216G, 216H, & 237
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $88448 per year
Vacancies: One (1) - Member
The commission regulates the rates and services
of electric, natural gas, and local, landline
telephone companies, as well as need and
locational certification for large energy
facilities. It does so through public hearings,
contested case hearings, rulemaking hearings and
resolving informal complaints. The commission is
a five member body with legislative and
quasi-judicial functions. No more than three
members may be from the same political party. At
least one member must have been domiciled at the
time of appointment outside the seven county
metropolitan area. Consideration is given to
persons learned in the law or persons who have
engaged in engineering, public accounting, or
property and utility evaluation, finance,
physical or natural sciences, production
agriculture, or natural resources, as well as
being representative of the general
public. Members may not be in the employ of or
holding any official relation to or pecuniarily
interested in any individual proprietorship,
firm, co-partnership, corporation or association,
the activities of which are wholly or partially
subject to regulation by the Public Utilities
Commission, nor serve on or under any committee
of any political party. Members may not receive
any income, other than dividends or other
earnings from a mutual fund or trust if these
earnings do not constitute a significant portion
of the person's income, directly or indirectly
from any public utility or other organization
subject to regulation by the commission. No
person is eligible to be appointed as a member if
the person has been employed with an entity, or
an affiliated company of an entity, that is
subject to rate regulation by the commission
within one year from the date when the person's
term on the commission will begin. Members may
not obtain employment from an entity, or an
affiliate, that is subject to rate regulation by
the Commission until at least one year after
leaving the Commission. Members are prohibited
from ex parte communications with a person who is
a party or a participant to a pending disputed
proceeding or rulemaking before the Commission
regarding any material issue related to such
proceeding. Members are also subject to code of
conduct rules that specifically apply to the
Public Utilities Commission. The commission has
regular weekly agenda meetings. For certain
proceedings the commission will hold a special
meeting. The commission also has regular planning
meetings. Meetings are held at the commission's downtown St. Paul office.
REGENT CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL
72 STATE OFFICE BLDG.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-296-9002
M.S. 137.0245.
Appointing: Senate Rules and
Administration Subcommittee on Committees, Speaker of the House
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Twelve (12) - Six Senate Appointees
Five
House Appointees
One
Student Representative – Senate Appointee
Determining criteria for and identifying and
recruiting candidates for recommendation to the
Joint Legislative Committee for election to the U
of M Board of Regents. No more than 2/3's of
same political party; geographical representation
considered. Twelve members shall be appointed by
the subcommittee on committees of the committee
on rules and administration of the senate. Twelve
members shall be appointed by the speaker of the
house of representatives. No more than one-third
of the members appointed by each appointing
authority may be current or former legislators.
Each appointing authority must appoint one member
who is a student enrolled in a degree program at
the U of M at the time of appointment. A member
may not serve more than two full terms. Meetings
mostly held in odd numbered years, at the State Office Building, St. Paul.
REHABILITATION REVIEW PANEL
DEPT. OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY, WORKERS' COMPENSATION DIV.
443 LAFAYETTE RD.
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-284-5018
M.S. 176.102, SUBD. 3.
Appointing: Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Compensation: $55 per diem, reimbursed for expenses
Vacancies: Seven (7) - One Chiropractor Representative
Two Labor Representatives
One
Chiropractor Representative – Alternate
One
Employer/Insurer Representatives – Alternate
One
Labor Representative – Alternate
One
Employer Representative
The panel advises the Department of Labor &
Industry on rehabilitation matters relating to
workers' compensation and may issue penalties for
violation of rules following a contested case
hearing under Chapter 14 under Minnesota Statutes
176.103, subd. 3. The fourteen member review
panel includes two members each from employers,
insurers, rehabilitation, and health care
provider, one representative of chiropractors,
four representing labor plus three
alternates. The Commissioner of Labor and
Industry, or designee, is an ex-officio
member. Meetings are held the first Thursday of
every third month from 1:00p.m. - 3:00
p.m. Labor & Industry Bldg., 443 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul.
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH
PO Box 64981, 540 Cedar Street
ST. PAUL, MN 55164-0981
651-431-2249
M.S. 245.697.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem, reimbursed for expenses
Vacancies: One (1) - County Commissioner
The council advises the Governor, the
legislature, and state agency heads about policy,
programs, and services affecting people with
mental illness. The council must have members
appointed by the governor in accordance with
federal requirements. In making the appointments,
the governor shall consider appropriate
representation of communities of color. The
council must be composed of: 1) the assistant
commissioner of mental health for the department
of human services; 2) a representative of the
epartment of Human Services responsible for the
medical assistance program; 3) one member of each
of the following professions: i) psychiatry; ii)
psychology; iii) social work; iv) nursing; v)
marriage and family therapy; and vi) professional
clinical counseling. Additional membership
categories include: Present or former consumers
of mental health services; Family members of
adults with mental illnesses; Parents of children
with emotional disturbances; Social services
agency directors; and, County
commissioners. Monthly meetings are held at DHS, 540 Cedar St., St. Paul.
STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
2829 UNIVERSITY AVE. SE, #420
MPLS., MN 55414-3245
612-627-5406
M.S. SECTION 148.65
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem
Vacancies: Three (3) - One Physical Therapist Representative
One
Physical Therapist Assistant Representative
One
Public Member
The Board evaluates applicants for licensure;
renews annual licenses for physical therapists
and physical therapist assistants; enforces the
physical therapy practice act. The Board shall
consist of eleven members, citizens and residents
of the state of Minnesota, comprised of five
physical therapists, one licensed and registered
doctor of medicine, two physical therapist
assistants, and three public members. The
physical therapist members and the physical
therapist assistant members must be licensed in
this state, and have at least five years'
experience in physical therapy practice, physical
therapy administration, or physical therapy
education. The five years' experience must
immediately precede appointment. Meetings are
held every two months, with some additional
committee meetings, at 2829 University Ave. SE, Mpls., MN.
STATE BOARD OF PUBLIC DEFENSE
331 2ND AVE. S., #900
MPLS., MN 55401
612-349-2565
M.S. 611.215.
Appointing: Governor and Supreme Court
Compensation: $55 per diem and expenses reimbursed
Vacancies: One (1) - Attorney Representative
The board shall approve and recommend a budget to
the legislature, as well as establish procedures
for distribution of state funding for the board,
the Office of State Public Defender, the judicial
district public defenders, and the public defense
corporations. The board also appoints the State
Public Defender and all Chief Public Defenders of
Judicial Districts. The seven members include
three public members appointed by the governor
and four attorneys acquainted with defense of
persons accused of a crime, but not employed as
prosecutors, appointed by the Minnesota State
Supreme Court. Meetings are held on a monthly basis in St. Paul.
STATE DESIGNER SELECTION BOARD
DEPT. OF ADMIN., 309 ADMINISTRATION BLDG
50 SHERBURNE AVE.
ST. PAUL, MN 55155
651-201-2389
M.S. 16B.33.; M.S. 16C.32-34
Appointing: Commissioner of Administration
Compensation: $55 per diem, plus expenses
Vacancies: Two (2) - One
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota Representative
One
State Arts Board Representative
The State Designer Selection Board (SDSB) selects
the primary designer on building construction or
remodeling projects as requested by state
agencies, the University of Minnesota and
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU)
on all projects with an estimated construction
cost greater than $2,000,000, and on planning
projects with estimated fees greater than
$200,000. The state Designer Selection Board
consists of seven individuals, the majority of
whom must be Minnesota residents. Each of the
following four organizations shall nominate one
individual whose name and qualifications shall be
submitted to the commissioner of administration
for consideration: the Consulting Engineers
Council of Minnesota after consultation with
other professional engineering societies in the
state; the AIA Minnesota; the Minnesota chapter
of the Associated General Contractors after
consultation with other commercial contractor
associations in the state; and the Minnesota
Board of the Arts. The commissioner may appoint
the four named individuals to the board but may
reject a nominated individual and request another
nomination. The fifth member shall be a
representative of the user agency, the University
of Minnesota, or the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities, designated by the user agency. The
remaining two citizen members shall also be
appointed by the commissioner. Meetings are held
on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.; Notice of meetings is
published at <http://mn.gov/sdsb>http://mn.gov/sdsb.
STATE GUARDIAN AD LITEM BOARD
MN JUDICIAL CENTER, SUITE G-27
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-215-9467
LAWS 2010, CHAPTER 309, SEC. 5
Appointing: Governor and Supreme Court
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Three (3) - One Member
One
Member – Non-Metro
One
Member – NOT from first, second, fourth, or tenth judicial districts.
The Board shall create and administer a statewide
independent guardian ad litem program to advocate
for the best interests of children, minor
parents, and incompetent adults in juvenile and
family court cases as defined in Rule 901.01 of
the Rules of Guardian Ad Litem Procedure in
Juvenile and Family Court matters; approve and
recommend to the legislature a budget for the
board and the guardian ad litem program;
establish procedures for distribution of funding
under this section to the guardian ad litem
program; and establish guardian ad litem program
standards, administrative policies, procedures,
and rules consistent with statute, rules of
court, and laws that affect a guardian ad litem's
work. Three members appointed by the Supreme
Court, at least one of whom must have former
guardian ad litem experience, and who include two
attorneys admitted to practice law in the state
and one public member; and four members appointed
by the Governor. The appointing authorities may
not appoint a registered lobbyist or an active
judge to be a member of the State Guardian Ad
Litem Board, but may appoint a retired
judge. Meetings are held on the third Friday of
the month from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. MN Judicial
Center and locations around the state.
STATE NONMOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
395 JOHN IRELAND BLVD, MAIL STOP 315
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-366-4167
M.S. 174.37
Appointing: Commissioner of Transportation
Compensation: Mileage
Vacancies: Four (4) - One MN
Pollution Control Agency Representative
One
Trail Organization Representative
One
MnDOT District 1 Representative
One
Bicycle Club Member Representative
District 1 includes the counties of: Aitkin,
Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine and St. Louis.
The Committee shall make recommendations to the
commissioner on items related to nonmotorized
transportation, including safety, education, and
development programs. The committee shall review
and analyze issues and needs relating to
operating nonmotorized transportation on public
rights-of-way, and identify solutions and goals
for addressing identified issues and needs. The
advisory committee must consist of the following
members: (a) The commissioner of transportation
shall appoint up to 18 public members as follows:
one member from each of the department's seven
greater Minnesota districts; four members from
the department's metropolitan district; and no
more than seven members at large. Each of the
members at large must represent nonmotorized
interests of organizations. (b) The
commissioners of each of the following state
agencies shall appoint an employee of the agency
to serve as a member: administration, education,
health, natural resources, public safety,
transportation, and pollution control. The chair
of the Metropolitan Council shall appoint an
employee of the council to serve as a
member. The director of Explore Minnesota
Tourism shall appoint an employee of the agency
to serve as a member. The division administrator
of the Federal Highway Administration may appoint
an employee of the agency to serve as a
member. Bi-monthly meetings are held: 5 total
with one as a one-day planning meeting, at the MnDot Central Office.
STATE QUALITY COUNCIL
PO BOX 64967
ST PAUL ,MN 55164
651-431-2386
M.S. 256B.097
Appointing: Commissioner of Human Services
Compensation: $55 per diet
Vacancies: One
(1) Disability Service Provider Representative
The State Quality Council with Department staff
will define regional quality councils, carry out
community-based person directed quality review
component and promote consumer directed services,
and carry out a comprehensive system for
effective incident reporting, investigation,
analysis, and follow-up. The Council may have up
to 25 members. Members shall include
representatives from the following groups: 1)
disability service recipients and their family
members; 2) during the first two years of the
State Quality Council there must be at least
three members from the Region 10 stakeholders; 3)
disability service providers; 4) disability
advocacy groups; and 5) county human services
agencies and staff from the Department of Human
Services and Ombudsman for Mental Health and
Developmental Disabilities. Meetings are
expected to occur once a month; for up to six
hours per month. DHS Lafayette Bldg; 44 Lafayette Rd., Rm L1238
STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL
DEPT. OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
390 N. ROBERT
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-259-7364
M.S. 268A.02, AND FEDERAL LAW.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses.
Vacancies: Six (6) - One Parent Training
and Information Center Representative
One
Statewide Independent Living Council Representative
One
Director of Rehabilitation Services Representative
One
Client Assistance Project Representative
One
Advocate Representative
One Member
The State Rehabilitation Council is responsible
for advising state government on the performance
of Minnesota's Vocational Rehabilitation
programs. They advise and assist in preparation
of the state plan for Vocational Rehabilitation
Services; review and analyze the effectiveness
of, and consumer satisfaction with, vocational
rehabilitation services; they conduct needs
assessments; report to the Governor and the U.S.
Department of Education on the status of
vocational rehabilitation programs; coordinate
activities with other state Councils with
interest in the issues pertaining to disability
and employment; and hold hearings and forums
necessary to carry out the duties of the
Council. A majority of members must be persons
with a disability, including at least: one
representative of the Statewide Independent
Living Council; one representative of a parent
training and information center; one
representative of the client assistance program;
one vocational rehabilitation counselor; one
representative of community rehabilitation
service providers; one representative of the
directors of the American Indian VR Projects in
Minnesota: one representative of the State
Workforce Investment Board, one representative of
Special Education from the Department of
Children, Families and Learning; four
representatives of business, industry and labor;
representatives of disability advocacy groups;
and current or former applicants for or
recipients of vocational rehabilitation
services. The Director of the designated State
VR unit shall be an ex officio member of the
Council. Council members are appointed for
three-year terms and no member may serve more
than two consecutive terms. Meetings are held
the fourth Wednesday of every month, except for
July, and a combined November-December meeting is
held the first week of December. Other exceptions
are determined by the council. Posted in the
State Register and on DEED website.
STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND
2200 University Ave W., #240
ST. PAUL, MN 55114
6516420399
M.S. 248.10, FEDERAL REHAB. ACT
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Five (5) - One
American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Projects Representative
One
Recipient of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
One
PACER Representative
One
Statewide Independent Living Council Representative
One
Department of Education Representative
The council advises the Commissioner of
Employment and Economic Development about
programs of State Services for the Blind. The
council must have a majority of members who are
blind or visually impaired and not employed by
the State Services for the Blind. Members must
also meet certain federal requirements. Meetings
are held on a bimonthly basis at the State
Services for the Blind. Meetings are held on a
bimonthly basis, with an occasional topical
meeting, at the State Services for the Blind.
STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL
MN DEED, REHAB. SERV., 1ST NATL BANK BLDG; 332 MINNESOTA ST., #E200
ST. PAUL, MN 55101
651-259-7351
PUBLIC LAWS 93-112 ( Rehab. act of 1973 s. 705)
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Six (6) - Three Advocate Representatives
One
Disability Advocate Representative
One
Center Director Representative
One
Public Member
The council shall monitor, review, and evaluate
the implementation of the state plan for
independent living; jointly develop and submit in
conjunction with the designated state agencies,
the state plan required in section 704 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by Public
Law 93-112; coordinate activities with the State
Rehabilitation Council and the State
Rehabilitation Council for the Blind established
under section 105 of the Rehabilitation Act and
other councils that address the needs of the
specific disability populations and issues under
other federal law; ensure that all regularly
scheduled meetings of the council are open to the
public and sufficient advance notice is provided;
and submit to the Commissioner of Rehabilitation
Services Administration such periodic reports as
the Commissioner may reasonably request and keep
such records, and afford such access to such
records as the Commissioner finds necessary to
verify such reports. The 21 member council must
include at least one director of a center for IL
selected by the directors of CILS for IL within
the state, a 121 proj. director, as well as
nonvoting members from the VRS, SSB, and other
state agencies. The council may include other
representatives from centers; parents and legal
guardians of individuals with disabilities;
advocates of and for individuals with
disabilities; representatives from private
businesses; representatives from organizations
that provide services for individuals with
disabilities; and other appropriate individuals.
A majority of the members must be individuals
with disabilities, as defined in 364.4(b), and
not employed by any state agency or center.
Meeting schedules are posted on the SILC website
at: <http://www.mnsilc.org>www.mnsilc.org.
SUBCOMMITTEE ON CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH
PO BOX 64981, 540 CEDAR ST
ST. PAUL, MN 55164-0981
651-431-2249
M.S. 245.697, SUBD. 2A.
Appointing: State Advisory Council on Mental Health
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Four (4) - One County Commissioner
One
County Commissioner – Rural
One
Person knowledgeable about the needs of children with emotional
disturbances
of minority races and cultures”
One
Department of Corrections Representative
The subcommittee must make recommendations to the
advisory council on policies, law regulations,
and services relating to children's mental
health. The 30 members include the commissioners
or designees of Departments of Commerce,
Corrections, Families, Children and Learning,
Health, Human Services, and State Planning;
representatives of children's mental health
advocacy groups; three providers of children's
mental health services (preadolescent,
adolescent, and hospital-based); parents of
children who have emotional disturbances; a
present or former consumer of adolescent mental
health services; educators currently working with
emotionally disturbed children; people
knowledgeable about the needs of emotionally
disturbed children of minority races and
cultures; people experienced in working with
emotionally disturbed children who have committed
status offenses; members of the advisory council;
social service representatives; county
commissioners; one representative of the local
corrections system; and one representative from
the MN District Judges Association Juvenile
Committee. Meetings are held once a month on the
first Thursday usually at the Department of Human Services in St. Paul.
TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
658 CEDAR ST
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-201-1001
M.S. 15.014
Appointing: MN.IT Commissioner
Compensation: None
Vacancies: Two (2) - Public Members
Please note: The appointee must be a resident of
Minnesota. It is preferred that the individual
serve as a designated representative of a
membership organization of disabled persons or
the representative of a nonprofit organization
whose primary mission is that of providing
services to, or advocating for, disabled
persons. It is also preferred that the
individual have some familiarity of electronic
communications technology in general and
technology accessibility issues in particular.
To provide strategic input to the state's Chief
Information Accessibility Officer and the Office
of Accessibility regarding plans and activities
to make all of the State's electronic and
information technology accessible. All but two
members represent a specific State agency or
entity. The other two members represent the user
community, particularly people with
disabilities. Meetings are held on a quarterly
basis, for approximately 2 hours, at the
Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar St., St Paul, MN 55155.
TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
658 CEDAR STREET
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-556-8027
M.S. 16E.036 2011
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: None
Vacancies: One (1) - Business Planning Representative
Advise Chief Information Officer on: development
and implementation of state information
technology plan, critical information technology
initiatives for the state, standards for state
information architecture, identify needs of
state, strategic portfolio management, management
of state enterprise technology fund,
effectiveness of office. Membership includes:
one member designated by MN Association of
Counites; six members appointed by the Governor,
who are actively involved in business planning
for state executive branches; 1 member appointed
by the Governor, representative of Union that
represents state information technology
employees; and one member appointed by the
Governor who is a representative of private
business. Meeting schedule includes quarterly,
two-hour meetings, held at 658 Cedar Street; Blazing Star Conference Room.
THE BOARD OF THE MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES
615 OLOF HANSON DR / PO Box 308
FARIBAULT, MN 55021-0308
507-384-6602
MN Session Laws 1999, ch. 241, Sec. 20, Sec. 125A.
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: $55 per diem.
Vacancies: Two (2) - One Superintendent Representative
One
Public Member – Business, Administration, or Finance
To govern state academies for the deaf & blind.
The board must promote academic standards based
on high expectation & an assessment system to
measure academic performance toward the
achievement of those standards. One present or
former superintendent of an ISD; one present or
former special education director; the
commissioner of the Minnesota Department of
Education or designee; one member of the blind
community; one member of the deaf community; two
members of the general public with business,
administrative, or financial expertise; one
nonvoting, unpaid ex-officio member appointed by
the site council for the state academy for the
deaf; and one nonvoting, unpaid ex-officio member
appointed by the site council for the state
academy for the blind. Meetings will be held
bi-monthly for three hours in Faribault.
TRUSTEE CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL
72 STATE OFFICE BUILDING
ST PAUL, MN 55155
651-296-9002
M.S. 136F.03
Appointing: Senate Rules and
Administration Subcommittee on Committees, Speaker of the House
Compensation: $55 per diem plus expenses
Vacancies: Five (5) - Four
Citizen Members - Senate Appointees
One
Citizen member – House Appointee
Determine the criteria for and identify and
recruit qualified candidates to recommend to the
governor for appointment to the Board of Trustees
of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
(MNSCU). No more than 1/3 may be current or
former legislators; no more than 2/3 may be from
the same political party; geographical
representation must be considered. Meetings
mostly held in even years. Capitol Complex.
VETERANS HEALTH CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
MN DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
20 WEST 12TH STREET; ST PAUL, MN 55155
612-548-5959
EXEC. ORDER 07-20 (EXTENDED EXEC ORD 11-08)
Appointing: Governor
Compensation: Expenses
Vacancies: Three (3) - One Clinician Member
One Member
One Chair
The Council is intended as an advisory group with
a mission of providing the Commissioner of
Veterans Affairs with information and
professional expertise on any and all aspects of
the delivery of quality long term care to
veterans. The Council's duties include, but are
not limited to: 1) Developing a new vision and
strategic plan for the veterans homes that
complements the Department of Veterans Affair's
overall veterans service programs; 2) Providing
recommendations and advice on matters such as
clinical performance and system-wide quality
improvement efforts, the culture and working
environment of the veterans homes, and other
operational and organizational functions of the
veterans homes; 3) studying and reviewing current
issues and trends in the long term care industry
and the veterans community; 4) providing
recommendations to the Commissioner on
alternative options for the delivery of long term
care to veterans so that veterans and their
families can determine appropriate services under
models similar to those available in the
community; 5) establishing, as appropriate,
subcommittees or ad hoc task forces of Council
members, stakeholders and other individuals with
expertise or experience to address specific
issues; and 6) reviewing and providing advice on
any other matters at the request of the
Commissioner. The Council shall be comprised of
nine public members appointed by the Governor,
and as follows: 1) Seven members with extensive
expertise in health care delivery, long-term
care, and/or veterans services; 2) One licensed
clinician (a physician, physician assistant, or a
nurse practitioner); 3) one additional member; 4)
the Governor will designate one member to serve
as chair. The commissioner, or commissioner's
designee, is an ex officio, nonvoting member of
the council. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis.
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