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    Governor's Council on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

    Active dates:1986 -
    Authority:
    Executive Order 23-08 (Tim Walz, 26 May 2023)
    Executive Order 22-19 (Tim Walz, 22 August 2022)
    Executive Order 19-21 (Tim Walz, 2 April 2019)
    Executive Order 11-08 (Mark Dayton, 4 April 2011)
    Executive Order 03-04 (Tim Pawlenty, 4 April 2003)
    Executive Order 99-03 (Jesse Ventura, 2 April 1999)
    Executive Order 93-20 (Arne Carlson, 26 August 1993) [Rescinded]
    Executive Order 86-11 (Rudy Perpich, 18 September 1986)
    Function:

    The council helps plan, coordinate and execute observances of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's birthday at the state and local level in Minnesota. The council's purpose is to ensure that the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. are recognized throughout the State of Minnesota.

    History:

    The council was first established by Governor Rudy Perpich in 1986 and has been re-established or continued by succeeding governors. Governor Walz first continued the council in April 2019 and most recently on May 26, 2023.
    Membership:

    15 members; appointed by the governor; no compensation. Meetings are held at least monthly. Minnesota's Chief Equity Officer will serve as the Chair of the Council.

    Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987.

    Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

    Documents/Articles:
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1986-2018.
    Record last updated: 05/26/2023
     

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