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LCHHS Advisory Committee

Members: Susan Hilliard, Marlys Wisch, Shelley Fredrickson, Karen Saari, Deb Scott, Honor Schauland, Susan Rosette

Purpose

To serve as an advisory committee to the Lake County Board to fulfill the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 402.03.  Committee actions shall include, but are not limited to, the following:  

  1. To actively participate in the formulation of the plan for the development, implementation and operation of programs and services by the Board.
  2. To provide a formal recommendation to the Board, at least annually, concerning the annual budget of the Board and implementation of the plan during the ensuing year.
  3. To receive, review and comment on special interest group and community-at-large input regarding the Lake County Health and Human Services Department’s (including social services, mental health services and public health services) programs, service and performance.
  4. To perform such other duties as requested by the Board.
  5. To appoint permanent Task Forces to assist in planning for social, mental health and public health services.

Mission Statement

The Lake County Health and Human Services Advisory Committee exists to fulfill the mandates of Minnesota Statutes, section 402.03, and to advise the Health and Human Services Board on matters pertaining to general issues affecting the quality of life of the citizens of Lake County.  It is comprised of membership which has been appointed by the Board, and serves as an umbrella organization for the Task Forces which the Committee appoints.

If you are interested in serving on the Advisory Committee, please email: Trisha.Scamehorn@co.lake.mn.us

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil
rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious
creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with
disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information
(e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency
(state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or
have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-
8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027,
USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online
at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by
calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the
complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged
discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
(ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027
form or letter must be submitted to:

1. Mail:
Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
Alexandria, VA 22314; or
2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.