The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access Committee (DEIA) leads the MBA’s work to eliminate institutional barriers and social inequities that keep some older Minnesotans from thriving and to create a state where every older resident feels safe, secure, valued and respected. The DEIA Committee assists the MBA in improving the quality of and access to services for individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. It also makes recommendations on targeting services to ensure that the needs of people with the greatest social and economic needs are incorporated into AAA plans, the MBA’s strategic plan, legislative priorities and other initiatives.
The MBA board chair appoints two co-chairs to the DEIA committee. The MBA Native Elders Director serves as staff lead.
The Executive Committee conducts necessary business between board meetings and may take on other activities as required. It reviews and recommends board action on administrative budgets.
The Executive Committee includes the three board officers and the chairs of each standing committee. The board chair presides at Executive Committee meetings and the secretary takes notes. The Executive Committee meets at the call of the chair, or at the request of a majority of the board or Executive Committee. The MBA executive director serves as staff lead.
The Governance Committee is responsible for the assessment, education and development of the board and individual members, development of priorities for board composition, recruitment and orientation of new members, succession planning for board leadership, review and updating of framework rules and board policies and performance of other functions as designated by the board.
The board chair appoints members to the Governance Committee. The vice chair of the MBA serves as Governance Committee chair. The Senior LinkAge Line manager serves as staff lead.
The Program Operations Committee (POC) is responsible for ensuring that the board’s plans, policies and priorities reflect the best interests of all older Minnesotans. It reviews the MBA’s programs, functions and decisions. The POC reviews and recommends board action on Area Agency on Aging plans and budgets. It also reviews and recommends action on grants from funds that have been allocated or awarded to the board.
The board chair appoints members to the POC. The MBA planning coordinator serves as staff lead.
The Public Policy Committee (PPC) carries out the MBA’s role as advisor to the governor, the legislature, and state agencies on issues that affect older Minnesotans and their families. It also performs long-range planning about those issues. The PPC develops strategies to address critical issues that affect older people and works cooperatively with older adult organizations on issues of mutual interest. The PPC also promotes leadership and advocacy in aging, including at the federal level.
The board chair appoints members to the PPC. The MBA legislative coordinator serves as staff lead.
