Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Election of the Chair for the Remainder of 2024
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Recommendation
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Elect Commissioner Reinhardt as the Board Chair for the remainder of 2024.
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Background and Rationale
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The officer of chair is required by the Ramsey County Home Rule Charter and Minnesota Statutes Section 375.13. On January 2, 2024, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners held its Annual Organizational Meeting to elect the chair of the board for the year 2024. Commissioner Trista Martinson was elected as Board Chair, but she has accepted a new leadership role as the Executive Director with the Ramsey/Washington County Recycling and Energy.
Commissioner Martinson’s last day at Ramsey County will be end of day August 1, 2024 and the Board Chair vacancy will be filled by Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt for the remainder of 2024.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
This action is strictly administrative and operational and has minimal impact on racial equity.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community participation associated with this board request.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this board request.
Last Previous Action
On July 2, 2024, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation of Commissioner Trista Martinson (Resolution B2024-121).
On January 2, 2024, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners elected Commissioner Martinson as the chair for the year 2024 (Resolution B2024-001).
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