Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 23-12 renewing both the Governor’s One Minnesota Council on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity and the Governor’s Community Council on Inclusion and Equity . This executive order ensures both councils can continue their work making Minnesota a place where everyone can thrive regardless of who they are.
The One Minnesota Council, established in the administration’s first executive order, and the Community Council, established in March 2021, worked together with state agency equity practitioners to develop a long-range plan with recommendations for a more equitable, inclusive, and accessible state government. This executive order will work to implement the long-range plan and will make sure that those who are most affected by state government decisions are involved and centered in that process.
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The Chief Equity Officer and the Chief Inclusion Officer will serve as vice-chairs of the One Minnesota Council. In consultation with state boards, commissions, and external partners across Minnesota, the One Minnesota Council will serve as a space for equity practitioners and agency leaders to collaborate and implement effective, inclusive, and equitable practices for the State to address disparities and inequities in our community.
The Office of Inclusion will continue to work with state agency equity and inclusion practitioners to support progress on agency-specific equity plans and the implementation of the long-range plan.
The One Minnesota Council will monitor and advise on the implementation of legislative policies and state programs that are aimed at decreasing inequities and removing institutional barriers. The work of the One Minnesota Council will also involve the full Governor’s Cabinet, as their strong and visible leadership is critical to establishing and achieving the One Minnesota Council’s inclusion and equity goals.
The One Minnesota Council will collaborate with the Governor's Community Council to ensure voices from the community are included in the process.
