Sponsor: Community Corrections
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Appointments to the Corrections Advisory Board
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Recommendation
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Appoint the following individuals to the Ramsey County Corrections Advisory Board for terms beginning January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2022:
Jon Fure (incumbent)
Christopher Nguyen
Zavier Martine (incumbent)
Mariah Wilberg (incumbent)
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Background and Rationale
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As provided in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 401, the Ramsey County Corrections Advisory Board (CAB) actively participates in the formulation of the comprehensive plan for the development, implementation and operation of the correctional program and services described in Section 401.01, and makes a formal recommendation to the County Board at least annually concerning the comprehensive plan and its implementation during the ensuing year.
The CAB consists of at least nine members who, as required by Statute, are representative of law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary, education, corrections, ethnic minorities, and social services.
There are five members on the CAB whose terms expire on December 31, 2020. Recruitment through the County’s Open Appointment Process resulted in four applications. On November 6, 2020, the Chief Clerk’s Office forwarded the applications to the Board of Commissioners for review and recommendation.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The County currently recruits for advisory committee vacancies through an open process, which is currently limited to presence on the county website, GovDelivery distribution lists, and word of mouth by advisory committee members, staff and county commissioners. Changes to the recruitment strategies are being implemented to expand efforts to increase racial diversity and under-represented voices in the appointment process.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Participation by and input from community members appointed to advisory groups helps to shape and improve programs and services for the community, share information and increase the level of understanding through discussion, dialogue and engagement.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Representatives on Ramsey County advisory boards and committees do not receive County compensation; they contribute their time and expertise to provide guidance and oversight to County policies and programs.
County Manager Comments
Appointments to Ramsey County advisory boards and committees are made by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.
Last Previous Action
On February 12, 2019, the County Board appointed Jon Fure to the CAB for a term ending December 31, 2020 (Resolution B2019-042).
On December 11, 2018, the County Board appointed Xavier Martine and Mariah Wilberg to the CAB for terms ending December 31, 2020 (Resolution B2018-327).
Attachments
1. Corrections Advisory Board Membership Roster