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Region Nine offers several opportunities for the public to get involved throughout the region. Below are a list of committees that are facilitated by Region Nine. If you are interested in learning more about a committee, communicate with the staff contact person.

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Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)

The committee provides technical advice and recommends actions to the Transportation Planner on transportation issues, plans, programs and goals within the geographical area served by Region Nine. The committee provides input on local and regionally significant projects.

Meets: Quarterly during business hours.

Staff Contact: Joel Hanif, Community Development Planner

Community and Economic Development Planning Committee

The committee provides technical advice and guidance to the Community Development Department and on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) report. Committee meetings typically have a speaker focused on one of the following areas: workforce, employment, business development and economic development policy issues.

Meets: As needed. Typically during business hours.

Staff Contact: Leah Petricka, Community Development Director

Legislative & Communications Committee

The committee establishes legislative priorities and policy recommendations, advocates for the region’s needs and communicates as needed.

Meets: On average four times per year as needed.

Staff Contact: Nicole Griensewic, Executive Director

Public Interest Committee

The committee establishes legislative priorities and policy recommendations, advocates for the region’s needs and communicates as needed.

Meets: On average four times per year as needed.

Staff Contact: Heather Bartelt, Executive Assistant

Revolving Loan Fund

The committee reviews and approves applications to the Revolving Loan Fund program. Click here to learn more about the Revolving Loan Fund.

Requirements: Members of this committee must have a business or banking background with the ability to read and understand financial statements.

Meets: As needed. Typically held on Tuesdays during business hours.

Staff Contact: Ky Battern, Finance Director

Budget & Personnel

The committee provides oversight and guidance to the organization in regard to annual budgeting, personnel issues and updating organizational policies as appropriate and in accordance with the law.

Meets: Monthly meetings are held during budget season (Mar-Jun) in the evening. Meetings throughout the remainder of the year are held as needed.

Staff Contact: Nicole Griensewic, Executive Director;  Ky Battern, Finance Director

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors have legal and ethical responsibility to ensure RNDC does the best work possible in pursuit of its goals.

Meets: Feb, Mar, May, June, Aug, Sep, Nov, Dec at 4:30 p.m.

Staff Contact: Nicole Griensewic, Executive Director

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  • Mankato, MN 56001
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  • Mon – Fri 8:00 – 4:30

Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
we are open until 3:30

The RNDC office is closed most major holidays. Please go to the Calendar for more information.

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