The Department of Human Services is currently seeking 2025 applicants for membership to the Cultural and Ethnic Communities Leadership Council (CECLC). This council advises the Commissioner of Human Services on reducing disparities and inequities that affect cultural and ethnic communities throughout Minnesota.

The council is accepting applications for following positions:

• 1 Member representing Advocacy Group Representative
• 1 Member representing American Indian Community Representative
• 3 Members representing Community Member Representing Diverse Cultural and Ethnic Community
• 1 Member representing County Provider serving large cultural and ethnic communities
• 1 Member representing Culturally Specific Human Services Providers
• 1 Member representing Department of Human Services Employees
• 1 Member representing Faith-based/Spiritual Organization Representative
• 1 Member representing Human Services Program Participant representing communities of color
• 1 Member representing Private Industry Representative
• 1 Member representing University of Minnesota Health Equity Research

To apply for council membership and assure consideration, interested applicants must complete an electronic application and supplemental questionnaire through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Boards and Commissions website by end of day August 6, 2025.

For any questions on the CECLC or the application process, please contact ceclc.information.dhs@state.mn.us.