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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Automobile Theft Prevention Advisory Board

Address

Minnesota Department Of Commerce
85 7th Place East
St Paul, MN
55101


Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Commerce

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 65B.84
Enabled: 06-20-2001
Revisor of Statutes Link

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Membership
The board must consist of seven members appointed by the Commissioner of Commerce and must include representatives of law enforcement, prosecuting agencies, automobile insurers and the public.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $0.00
  • Other Compensation: Plus expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary

The purpose of this advisory board is to advise the Commissioner on how best to distribute grant funds to county attorney offices, law enforcement agencies, neighborhood and community organizations or businesses for the prevention of auto thefts. These agencies can apply to receive the grant money and the Commissioner of Commerce, in consultation with the Commissioner of Revenue, develop criteria for the fair distribution of grant money. 

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

This board also develops and sponsors the implementation of statewide plans and strategies to combat auto theft, improve auto theft laws and provide a forum for identification of critical problems for persons dealing with auto theft. This board coordinates the development, adoption and implementation of plans, programs and strategies for interagency cooperation related to auto theft enforcement. This board also audits the plans and programs, assesses the scope of the problem, analyzes methods to combat auto theft and car hijacking. The funds are intended to provide financial support to reduce incidents, provide equipment and programs to reduce incidents of auto theft, and provide techniques and educate people about the common methods of auto theft and how best to avoid auto theft.

Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 2-4
Meeting Frequency: The board meets at least once every two years, or as needed

Meetings are held at:
No set meeting location.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 15.00
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Fiscal Year Expenses: $0.00

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Open Positions (1)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Member Member #4 Commissioner of Commerce 9/5/2024 1 APPLY
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Jason Everson Member 6/3/2025
Mr Steven Miller Member 8/19/2024
Brandi Schiefelbein Member 12/16/2024
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Current Members (7)
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Member
Member #1
Commissioner of Commerce
Thomas Effertz
Filled
01/04/2027
Member #2
Commissioner of Commerce
Dr. Tim Norton
Filled
01/04/2027
Member #3
Commissioner of Commerce
Mr Paul Baillos
Filled
01/04/2027
Member #4
Commissioner of Commerce
Stamate Skliris
Posted
09/21/2024
Member #5
Commissioner of Commerce
Wayne Johnson
Filled
01/04/2027
Member #6
Commissioner of Commerce
Nathan Taarud
Filled
01/04/2027
Member #7
Commissioner of Commerce
Michael Struebing
Filled
01/04/2027
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