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Approve the appointment of Donnita Osborn as Access, Aging and Disabilities Director, effective 12/15/24
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 383B.102(c)(3), the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approves the appointment of Donnita Osborn as the Access, Aging and Disabilities Director, effective December 15, 2024.
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Background:
Under Minn. Stat. § 383B.102(c)(3) and the County’s policy on Open and Unclassified Service Appointments, the county board approves appointments of personnel in the unclassified service.
The County Administrator is recommending Donnita Osborn be appointed as the Access, Aging and Disabilities Director, effective 12/15/24.
Since 2016 Ms. Osborn has worked for Ramsey County in a variety of roles with increasing responsibility. Most recently as the Administrator of their Withdrawal Management and Detoxification Services program. Prior to her work in Ramsey County, Ms. Osborn held roles with several non-profit organizations in advocacy, coordination and case management capacities.
Ms. Osborn holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Saint Thomas and a Bachelor of Science in social work from Saint Catherine University.
Current Request: The County Administrator requests approval of the appointment of Donnita Osborn, effective 12/15/24.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval