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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Task Force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women


Address

445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN
55101

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Public Safety (DPS)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
Laws 2019, Chapter 5
Enabled: 05-30-2019 Expires: 06-30-2021
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
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Membership
(1) Two members of the senate, one appointed by the majority leader and one appointed by the minority leader;
(2) Two members of the house of representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the house and one appointed by the minority leader;
(3) Two representatives from among the following:
     (i) the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association; (ii) the Minnesota Sheriffs'
           Association;
     (iii) the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension;
     (iv) the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association; or
     (v) a peace officer who works for and resides on a federally recognized
                American Indian reservation in Minnesota;
(4) One or more representatives from among the following:
     (i) the Minnesota County Attorneys Association;
     (ii) the United States Attorney's Office; or
     (iii) a judge or attorney working in juvenile court;
(5) a county coroner or a representative from a statewide coroner's association or a representative of the Department of Health;
(6) one representative from each of the 11 federally recognized tribal governments, with a preference for individuals who work with victims of violence or their families; and
(7) four or more representatives from among the following:
     (i) a tribal, statewide, or local organization that provides legal services to indigenous women and girls;
     (ii) a tribal, statewide, or local organization that provides advocacy or counseling for indigenous women and girls who have been victims of violence;
     (iii) a tribal, statewide, or local organization that provides services to
                indigenous women and girls;
     (iv) the Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition;
     (v) Mending the Sacred Hoop;
     (vi) an Indian health organization or agency; or
     (vii) an indigenous woman who is a survivor of gender violence.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $
  • Other Compensation: Expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no

Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary

Advise the commissioner and report to the legislature on recommendations to reduce and end violence against indigenous women and girls in Minnesota, including members of the two spirit community. The task force may also serve as a liaison between the commissioner and agencies and nongovernmental organizations that provide services to victims, victims' families,  and victims' communities.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

This Task Force is extended from 12/31/2020 to June 30, 2021 by letter from Commissioner John Harrington.


Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: Schedule will vary
Meeting Frequency:

Meetings are held at:
Location will vary


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 0.25
Total Appropriations: $150,000.00
Appropriations Description: Appropriations cover staff, expense reimbursement for members, meetings expenses, and contracted staff.
Fiscal Year Expenses: $50,000.00

Expenses Description:

Appropriations cover staff, expense reimbursement for members, meetings expenses, and contracted staff.

Open Positions (0)
No Open Positions

No applicants found.

No pending appointments found.

POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Fond Du Lac Reservation
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Grand Portage Band of Chippewa Indians
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Lower Sioux Indian Community
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Minnesota House Member
Subcommittee on Committees of the House of Representatives
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Minnesota House Member
House Minority Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Minnesota Senate Member
Senate Majority Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Minnesota Senate Member
Senate Minority Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Prairie Island Indian Community
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Upper Sioux Community
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021
White Earth Reservation
Respective Tribal Leader
Past Term End
06/30/2021

Current Members (11)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Advocacy Representative #1
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Advocacy Representative #2
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Advocacy Representative #3
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Advocacy Representative #4
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Advocacy Representative #5
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Advocacy Representative #6
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
County Coroner or Statewide Coroner's Assn Rep or Dept of Health Rep.
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
09/30/2023
Law Enforcement Representative #1
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Law Enforcement Representative #2
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Legal Field Representative #1
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021
Legal Field Representative #2
Commissioner of Public Safety
Past Term End
06/30/2021