Chapter One Federal Government - Minnesota State Legislature

Chapter
Five
State Agencies
Chapter Five State Agencies
GOVERNOR’S INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON EARLY CHILDHOOD
INTERVENTION
1500 W. Hwy. 36, MS-P34, Roseville 55113-4266, (651)582-8436
Law provides: The 17- to 25-member council addresses methods of implementing the state policy
of development and implementing comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary interagency programs
of early intervention services for children with disabilities. The council recommends policies
to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated system of all state and local agency services for children
under age five with disabilities. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 125A.28)
GOVERNOR’S RESIDENCE COUNCIL
200 Administration Bldg., 50 Sherburne Ave., St. Paul 55155, (651)296-6852
Web site: www.admin.state.mn.us/buildings/residence
Law provides: The council develops and implements an overall restoration plan for the governor’s
residence and surrounding grounds and solicits contributions to restore, maintain, improve,
decorate, and furnish the building. Its 19 members are drawn from state agencies, the governor’s
spouse, legislators, the family that donated the building, the public, and the fields of higher
education, landscaping, architecture, and interior design. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 16B.27)
Chair: Bob Booker
GOVERNOR’S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
332 Minnesota St., Suite E200, St. Paul 55101, (651)296-3700, Fax: 651-296-0994
Web site: www.gwdc.org, e-mail: info.gwdc@state.mn.us
Law provides: The council is comprised of 31 individuals, including the commissioners of
economic security; children, families, and learning; human services; and trade and economic
development; as well as six representatives of business and industry, six representatives of labor
organizations, four members representing community-based organizations, six members representing
education, two representatives of local government, and four members appointed by the
legislature. The council advises the governor and legislature on state workforce investment policies
and practices. (Chapter 131, Laws of 1995)
Executive Director: Luke Weisberg
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SERVICES PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Iris Park Pl., 1885 University Ave., Suite 229, St. Paul 55104, (651)643-3456
Law provides: The program protects the public from persons regulated by the health licensing
boards who suffer from illnesses that may inpact their ability to practice safely. Services include
referring for evaluation and treatment, developing monitoring plans that include illness and
practice-specific requirements, and providing ongoing monitoring of illness management and risk to
patients. (Authority 214.31)
HEARING INSTRUMENT DISPENSER ADVISORY COUNCIL
Minnesota Department of Health, 121 E. 7th Pl., Box 64975, St. Paul 55164, (651)282-5620
Law provides: The nine-member council, consisting of consumers, audiologists, and dispensers,
advises the commissioner of health on matters relating to certification and regulation of hearing
instrument dispensers including certification standards, enforcement of certification laws and rules,
and examination services. (Minnesota Statutes, Section 214.13)
HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES AUTHORITY
380 Jackson St., Suite 450, St. Paul 55101, (651)296-4690
E-mail: mremedios@isd.net
Law provides: The independent agency assists Minnesota institutions of higher education in
construction and financing of projects through issuance of revenue bonds. (Minnesota Statutes,
Section 136A.25)
Executive Director: Marianne T. Remedios
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