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Approve the appointment of Beth Stack as Chief Compliance Officer, effective 01/06/25
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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 Beth Stack as Chief Compliance Officer, effective January 6, 2025.
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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 Beth Stack be appointed as Chief Compliance Officer, effective 01/06/25.
The Chief Compliance Officer will provide strategic leadership, operational accountability, and oversight for the county's compliance functions, to ensure effective enterprise management through a structured framework of governance, policies and guidelines, monitoring, and training. The role will be integral in embedding compliance into the county’s culture, coordinating and overseeing operational compliance in county departments, and promoting best practices across the organization.
Ms. Stack has been with Hennepin County for over 15 year. Most recently serving as the Director of the Civil Division of the County Attorney’s Office. She brings strong leadership strengths in learning and explaining technical information, leading cross-functional teams, providing advice on organizational policies and managing available resources.
Ms. Stack holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Anthropology from the University of Minnesota.
Current Request: The County Administrator requests approval of the appointment of Beth Stack, effective 01/06/25.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval