Governor's Council on Minnesota's Coastal Program
An essential component of Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program is the Governor's Council on Minnesota's Coastal Program. The Council makes recommendations to the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources on grant priorities, projects to receive grant funding, and the program's annual administrative budget.
Council Information
The Governor's Council on Minnesota's Coastal Program is made up of 15 individuals from throughout the coastal area of Carlton, Cook, Lake and St. Louis counties as well as statewide with a passion for Lake Superior and the desire to make a difference. They are directly appointed by the Governor.
Actions of the Coastal Council are essential to the implementation of a wide variety of projects and activities which contribute to the betterment of the coastal area. Councilors have a vital role in several areas including recommending program priorities, evaluating and recommending projects for funding and evaluating Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program’s performance.
Council Vacancies
Currently, there are a number of vacancies on the Coastal Council and the Office of the Secretary of State is accepting applications. Council members must have some knowledge and interest in Lake Superior. Experience reviewing grant applications is helpful, but not required. Council members are not compensated, but do receive travel reimbursement and training. The time commitment is approximately 60 - 70 hours per year. Meetings are held at various locations within the coastal boundary including Duluth, Cloquet, Two Harbors, and Grand Marais.
TO APPLY:
Interested individuals should download an application from the Office of the Secretary of State.
A complete application package includes a cover letter, the application form, a current resume and a resolution of support from a local unit of government (e.g., city council, town board, or county board of commissioners). The resolution of support is not necessary for applicants living outside Carlton, Cook, Lake, or St. Louis Counties.
Completed applications should be submitted directly to the Office of the Secretary of State. The Coastal Program would also appreciate receiving a copy for our records.
For More information Contact:
Lisa Angelos
Coastal Program Manager
218.834.1443
Lisa.Angelos@state.mn.us
Meeting Dates
September 16, 2011
Regular meeting Cloquet Forestry Center
175 University Road Cloquet, MN.
November 4, 2011
Regular meeting Clair Nelson Intermodal Transportation Center
6866 Cramer Rd, Finland, MN 55603
January 6, 2012
Grant review meeting at EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
6201 Congdon Boulevard Duluth, MN 55804 | Google Maps
February 3, 2012
Grant review meeting at EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
6201 Congdon Boulevard Duluth, MN 55804 | Google Maps
February 17, 2012
Grant review meeting at EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
6201 Congdon Boulevard Duluth, MN 55804 | Google Maps
March 16, 2012
Grant review meeting at EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division
6201 Congdon Boulevard Duluth, MN 55804 | Google Maps
March 23, 2012
Regular meeting
Location not determined
May 18, 2012
Regular meeting
Location not determined
July 20, 2012
Annual meeting and elections. Location not determined.
Meeting Minutes
2012 Minutes
January 6, pending approval
Archived Minutes
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