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Reappointment of Chris Mavis as County Surveyor for a four-year term effective July 1, 2026
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Chris Mavis, a licensed land surveyor, be reappointed as the Hennepin County Surveyor for a four-year term effective July 1, 2026.
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Background:
Minnesota Statute § 389.011 requires the County Board to appoint a County Surveyor.
The County Administrator recommends that Chris Mavis be reappointed to a four-year term as the Hennepin County Surveyor effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. Mavis holds a license as a Minnesota Land Surveyor. He has a Bachelor’s degree from St. Cloud State University, a Master of Geographic Information Science degree from the University of Minnesota and is pursuing a Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Maine.
Mr. Mavis has served as the County Surveyor since July 1, 2014. Prior to Hennepin County, Mr. Mavis held a variety of Land Surveying and GIS positions in both public and private organizations.
Mr. Mavis will begin a term as Central States Director for the National Association of County Surveyors in July 2026. He is a member and Past President of the Minnesota Association of County Surveyors and is a member and Past President of the Minnesota Society of Professional Surveyors.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval