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CENTER FOR RURAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT 600 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, #211 ST PETER, MN 56082 507‐934‐7700 1997 LAWS, CHAPTER 200, SECTION 31. Appointing: Governor Compensation: Per diem and documented expenses for board members Ongoing Vacancies Include: Three seats including: ‐ Two Private Foundation Representatives ‐ One Business Representative The center identifies social and economic issues in rural Minnesota and, through alliances and partnerships, finds practical solutions for problems. The 20 members consist of 12 members appointed by the governor, including one representative of the Farm Bureau; one representative of the Farmers’ Union; a representative from a regional initiative organization; a representative from the general public residing in a town of less than 5,000 located outside the metropolitan area; three representatives from business, including one representing rural manufacturing and one rural retail and service business; three representatives from private foundations with a demonstrated commitment to rural issues; one representative from a rural county government; and one representative from a rural regional government. Also serving on the board is the president of Minnesota State University, Mankato; a member of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House; a member of the Senate appointed by the subcommittee on committees of the Senate committee on rules and administration. Board composition also includes five atlarge positions appointed by the board, representing citizens of Minnesota. Meetings are held on a quarterly basis throughout Minnesota. (Learn more)