Sponsor: Community Corrections
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Appointments to the Corrections Advisory Board
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Recommendation
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Appointment Richard A. Podvin to the Ramsey County Corrections Advisory Board for a two-year term that begins August 23, 2022 and ends December 31, 2024.
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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. CAB also makes a formal recommendation to the Ramsey 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 state statute, are representative of law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary, education, corrections, social services as well as ethnic and racial diversity.
There is one vacancy on the CAB. Recruitment through the county’s open appointment process resulted in four applications. On July 27, 2022, the Chief Clerk’s Office forwarded the applications to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for review. Additionally, the commissioners held interviews with each applicant, which gave the commissioners the opportunity to engage with and learn more about each applicant beyond just the review of the online applications. On August 9, 2022, three commissioners interviewed the applicant for final recommendation.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The membership makeup of CAB is largely racially and ethnically diverse -including members from the African American, Latino, Native American and Asian communities. In addition, Community Corrections staff recruitment activities included engagement with culturally specific community-based agencies such as Ujamaa Place, as well as Volunteers in Corrections. CAB continues to work on issues of equity as it relates to impact and outcomes in the community and helps advance the county’s vision, mission and goals.
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
In 2022, Ramsey County began offering compensation for residents serving on formal advisory boards. CAB members had an opportunity to opt-in for a monthly $25 gift card attendance compensation. Advisory board compensation comes from the Ramsey County Community Engagement Fund.
Last Previous Action
On July 12, 2022, the Ramsey County Board appointed Marika Reese, Cyle A. Cramer and Christiaan A Van Lierop to the Ramsey County Corrections Advisory Board for terms that begin July 12, 2022 and end December 31, 2024 (Resolution B2022-167).
Attachments
1. Corrections Advisory Board Membership Roster