The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
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Providing information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion (IPSII) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Council Appointment Process

The Council is composed of 25 members appointed for three-year terms with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Each member is appointed by the Governor from among state residents. Council members include representatives of the Departments of Education; Employment and Economic Development, Health and Human Services; the Institute on Community Integration (University Center for Excellence) and the Minnesota Disability Law Center (Protection and Advocacy system). Nongovernmental agencies and private nonprofit organizations are also represented.

The Council is seeking applications for membership on the Council. Information about the Open Appointment Process and an application can be found at https://commissionsandappointments.sos.state.mn.us/Position/. Vacancies are posted monthly.

An open applications form can be downloaded at this link.

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