The Citizens’ Advisory Committee is formed under the authority of Minnesota Statute, Section 402 HUMAN SERVICES, and specifically, Section 402.03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties’ Board has further delineated purpose, duties, and composition of the Citizens’ Advisory Committee within Article VIII of their By-Laws.
Purpose and Duties
The overall purpose of the Advisory Committee is to serve as an advisory committee to the Human Services Board. In fulfilling this purpose, the Committee duties shall include:
To assist the Committee in performing its duties, members will be provided with:
Advisory Committee Members
Jane Kotewa, Martin County - Chair
David Murray - Faribault County
Dr. Timothy Slama, Martin County
Douglas Landsteiner, Martin County
Matthew Burnett, Martin County
Holly Burnett, Martin County
Chris Gerhardt, Martin County
Kayt Klemek, Faribault County
Sue Eisenmenger, Martin County
Joann Woodward, Martin County
Megan Hanson-Haase, Faribault County
Vicki Schulte, Faribault County
Cheryl Hamp, Martin County
Nicole Bell, Faribault County
Becky Mensing, Faribault County
Sarah Caballero, Martin County
Jason Subbert, Martin County
Sandy Lorenz, Faribault County
Joseph E. Switras, Martin County
Beth Labenz, Martin County
Kermit Brown, Martin County
Polly Mosloski, Martin County
Jim Wood, Martin County
Megan Sorensen, Faribault County
Mary Best, Martin County
Gloria Pederson, Faribault County
The advisory board has the following vacancies available to fill:
Children’s Mental Health Coordinating Council (1)
Community Health Provider (1)
Community Health Program Consumer (2)
Chemical Dependency Provider (1)
Anyone interested in these positions can click here to complete a short, online application to be considered for the vacancies. Applicants are appointed by the Human Services Board.