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Direct comprehensive study of Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc. governance - offered by Commissioner Fernando
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Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners directs the county administrator, or their designee, to perform a comprehensive review of Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc. governance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the comprehensive review includes but is not limited to identifying those aspects of past governance that have been successful, those aspects that have not been successful, areas of needed transformation, opportunities for improving transparency and alignment with the County, and ways to improve engagement with community, workforce, patients/clients, leadership and elected officials; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the county administrator be authorized to utilize internal and external resources to assist with this work, subject to normal County Board contract approval requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a progress report be provided to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners by March 15, 2026 and a final report containing background and recommendations be provided to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners by June 30, 2026.
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval