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Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
View the CAC Volunteer Position Description.
Responsibilities of the
Citizen Advisory Committee:
The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meets at the request of the
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) Board of Commissioners
to assist in managing the water resources of the MWMO.
Duties of the CAC include:
Reviewing funding proposals (including Capital Improvement Projects
and Stewardship Fund Grants)
Reviewing the MWMO's annual budget
Participating in strategic planning for the watershed
For questions, or to request an application, please contact: Erica
Sniegowski, Education & Outreach Specialist, esniegowski@mwmo.org,
(612) 465-8780, ext. 206.
Current Committee Members:
Charlene Brooks (Minneapolis)
Perry Dean (Minneapolis)
P. Victor Grambsch (At-Large: Minneapolis)
Lorin Hatch (Saint Paul)
Alyssa Hawkins (Minneapolis)
Lynn Johnson (At-Large: Outside of MWMO)
Craig Larson (Minneapolis)
Representation of the Committee:
Open positions may be applied for and filled at anytime. Existing
appointments are renewed annually.
For additional details about representation view the following
maps: Minneapolis,
St. Paul
Saint Anthony Village (one): Open Lauderdale
(one): Open
Saint Paul (one): Lorin Hatch
Minneapolis Communities (five):
North: Open
Northeast: Perry Dean
Downtown: Charlene Brooks
South: Craig Larson
Southwest: Alyssa Hawkins
At-Large Positions (four):
Lynn Johnson (Outside of MWMO)
P. Victor Grambsch (Minneapolis)
Open (2)
CAC Membership Policy:
One year terms, renewable annually in January
Geographic Representation
When applicable, preference will be given to:
- Residents of the MWMO
- Residents of a subwatershed flowing into the MWMO
- Employer or employee in the MWMO
- Employer or employee from a subwatershed flowing into the MWMO
At-Large Representation
- Up to two at-large positions may be filled by residents outside
of the MWMO's boundary
- People with diverse expertise and background outside of water
resources are encouraged to
apply (education, business, etc.)
Application Details:
Please review the volunteer
position description before applying. Interested residents should
complete a CAC application. A letter of support from your city or a neighborhood or civic organization
that you are involved with should accompany the application. Applications will be accepted year-round
and open positions will be filled throughout the year. Applications
to replace incumbents are due by December 15th. After appointment,
all CAC members will be asked to sign a code of conduct agreement.
Applications are reviewed by the MWMO staff and Executive Committee
and are approved by the Executive Committee.
For questions, or to request an application, please contact: Erica
Sniegowski, Education & Outreach Specialist, esniegowski@mwmo.org,
(612) 465-8780, ext. 206. |
