2023 State Council Election

MNSHRM State Council Information and Roles

Thank you for your interest in serving on the MN SHRM State Council.

Minnesota is fortunate to have some of the most talented HR professionals in the country! These dedicated individuals generously volunteer their time and expertise to local SHRM chapters and the MNSHRM State Council. Volunteering allows HR pros to develop key competencies, gain new skills beyond their normal career path, and give back to the community.

Across Minnesota, there are 12 volunteer-run Chapters focused on providing networking and learning opportunities to HR professionals in their regions. These chapters play a vital role in connecting local HR peers for growth and collaboration.

The MNSHRM State Council links these Chapters with the SHRM organization. The State Council is led by volunteer Core Leadership Directors and an Executive Board of Directors. Their collective mission is to support HR excellence across Minnesota through service, advocacy, and education.

By getting involved in a leadership position, you can help shape the future of HR in our state. Please check out the Executive Board and State Council Director roles below.

Our community becomes stronger when people like you step up to volunteer your talents. We hope you'll consider bringing your skills to one of these rewarding roles!

State Council Core Leadership areas include Certification Director, Communication/Technology Director, College Relations Director, Diversity Director, Legislative Director, Professional Development Director, SHRM Foundation Director, and Workforce Readiness Director.

State Council Executive Board positions include the Director, Director-Elect, Membership Director, Secretary/Treasurer and Past Director.

2023 Election Process
The MNSHRM State Council has started the election process for open positions on the State Council for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025. The open positions are as follows:

Executive Board (*Elected Positions)
- Director – Elect
- Membership Director
Core Leader Area (CLA) Directors (*Appointed Positions)
- Certification Director
- Communication/Technology Director
- College Relations Director
- Diversity Director
- Legislative Director
- Professional Development Director
- Workforce Readiness Director

Elected Positions: Per the MNSHRM Bylaws: "The State Council Director-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and Membership Director shall be nominated by the State Council Director on the recommendations from the Nominating Committee and elected by a majority vote of the Governing Body.

Appointed Positions: Per the MNSHRM ByLaws: "All Director positions shall be appointed as required by need and shall serve two (2) year unlimited terms at the discretion of the State Council Director. Each consecutive term shall be approved by a majority of the Governing Body."

If elected, candidates will be a member of the 2024-2025 MNSHRM Governing Body and must have a paid national SHRM membership in good standing throughout the duration of participation on the State Council.