governANCE
chief elected officials
Description and Expectations
purpose:
The collaborative is governed by a Chief Elected Officials Board consisting of a county commissioner from each county. The CEO Board meets at least annually before the annual meeting of the Collaborative and at other times as necessary.
mission:
The Board of Chief Elected Officials gives authority to either the PACT for Families Director or the Executive Board Chair to enter into any contract or to execute any instrument for the agency. The PACT for Families Attorney is authorized to certify entities' requirements when required.
Governing duties:
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Review and approval of upcoming budget.
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Annual authorization to apply for grant funds.
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Annual appropriation of tax dollars.
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Review of Bylaws.
ceo board members
Board Chair
Vice-Chair
Paul Johnson
Ron Antony
Meeker County
Yellow Medicine County
Daryl Luthens
McLeod County
John Robinson
Renville County
executive board
Description and Expectations
purpose:
The board provides leadership, governance, and oversight to ensure PACT for Families fulfills its mission and organizational needs.
mission statement:
Partners working together to strengthen families and support children in achieving their highest potential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Guide organizational leadership and policies
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Oversee financial management, grants, and programs
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Review organizational and program reports
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Promote PACT for Families
Board Member Expectations:
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Attend monthly meetings (First Tuesday, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Kandiyohi County HHS Building)
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Serve on committees (meeting ~4 times/year)
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Participate in up to two special events annually
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Support and promote PACT’s mission and initiatives
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Stay informed on PACT’s budget and financial needs
executive board members
Vice Chair 2024
Chair 2024
Mary Jo DeCathelineau
lori
anderson
Corrections Representative, Kandiyohi County Community Corrections
Serves through 2026
(320) 231-6222 x 2230
Parent Representative (Renville & Kandiyohi Co Resident)
Serves through 2025
(507) 828-3153
School Representative
Kodi
Goracke
School Representative | Principal Atwater/Cosmos/Grove City Schools
Serves through 2026
(320) 244-4686
At-Large Representative
Heather
Jeseritz
Community Services Director, United Community Action Partnership
Serves through 2024
(320) 235-0850 x 1138
At-Large Representative
Public Health Representative
Sara
Benson
Leah
Lundgren
McLeod County Social Services
Serves through 2024
(320) 864-1431
Public Health Representative
Director, Renville County Public Health
Serves through 2026
(320) 523-3831
Parent of SED Child Representative
Carrie
Peterson
Kandiyohi County Resident
Serves through 2025
Mental Health Representative
Wendell
Veurink
Greater MN Family Services
Serves through 2025
(320) 894-9370
Fiscal Agent (non-voting)
Brenda
Peterson
Yellow Medicine County Social Services
(320) 564-2211
Social Services Representative
Rae Ann
Keeler-Aus
Social Services Representative
Director, Yellow Medicine County
Family Services
Serves through 2025
(320) 564-2211
Director (non-voting)
Sarah
Vonderharr
PACT for Families Executive Director
(320) 231-7030 ext. 2965
Meeting Minutes
Below, you'll find the official meeting minutes from the Executive Board. If you have any questions or need meeting minutes from previous years, please contact pactoffice@pactforfamilies.org.