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Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC)
The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) (which is composed of 16 members) meets at the request of the MWMO Board of Commissioners to assist in managing
the water resources of the MWMO. The CAC fulfills legislative requirements for watershed management organizations
(Minnesota Rules 8410).
Scope of Responsibilities:
1. Review funding proposals (Stewardship Fund Grants, Capital Improvement Projects, etc)
2. Review the MWMO's annual budget
3. Participate in planning for the watershed
4. Other, as assigned by the MWMO Board of Commissioners
View the CAC Volunteer Position Description.
Areas represented are shown on these maps: Minneapolis,
Saint Paul
Citizen Advisors Wanted!
The MWMO is looking for people interested in improving the quality of the Mississippi River to serve on the
Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). Open seats include: Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, Lauderdale and Southwest Minneapolis.
Committee Representatives and Area Represented:
At-Large Positions (five):
Note: At-large representatives cannot all be from the same city
Mark Apfelbacher (Minneapolis)
P. Victor Grambsch (Minneapolis)
Jim Rosenberg (Minneapolis)
Michele Ross (Minneapolis)
Open
Columbia Heights (one):
Open
Fridley (one):
Open
Hilltop (one):
Open
Lauderdale
(one):
Open
Minneapolis Communities (five):
Charlene Brooks (Downtown)
Nicole Menard (North)
Perry Dean (Northeast)
Craig Larson (South)
Open (Southwest)
Saint Anthony Village (one):
Dan Miller
Saint Paul (one):
Lorin Hatch
CAC Membership Policy:
All positions:
Preference is given to applicants who are:
Residents of the MWMO
Residents of a subwatershed flowing into the MWMO
Employer or employee in the MWMO
Employer or employee from a subwatershed flowing into the MWMO
At-large positions:
Up to two at-large positions may be filled by residents outside the MWMO's boundary
People with diverse expertise and background outside of water resources are encouraged to apply (education, business, etc.)
To Apply:
Review the Citizen Advisory Committee Policy and Code of Conduct.
Complete the CAC Application.
Obtain a letter of support from your city, neighborhood or civic organization
to send in with the application.
Applications are accepted year-round and open positions may be filled during
the year. Applications to replace incumbents are due by December
15th. Applications are reviewed by the MWMO staff and Executive
Committee and are approved by the MWMO Board of Commissioners.
Appointment is for one year and is renewable annually.
For questions, please contact: Lorrie Stromme, lstromme@mwmo.org,
(612) 465-8780, ext. 210.
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