HMIS Governing Board
Join us!
Please consider getting involved in HMIS planning by either attending meetings, being added to email distribution lists, or joining one of the workgroups! All meetings are open to the public—please contact the chair to get involved.
Chair
Joel Salzer | 651-296-9828 | joel.salzer@state.mn.us
Meeting Information
The HMIS Governing Board meets the 2nd Monday of the month from 9:30am-12:30pm at DHS (444 LaFayette—5th floor) and via iTV and conference call. Please note, if planning to attend in person, to contact Joel to ensure a name badge is prepared for you in advance.
Purpose
Provide strategic planning, policies, and priorities for the administration of the HMIS program.
Develop and approve a system-wide budget for the HMIS program.
Develop resources to meet HMIS program budget needs.
Coordinate decision-making among the CoCs and other stakeholders related to designation of the Lead Agency/Statewide System Administrator (LA/SSA).
Resolve issues as they arise related to the HMIS program and participate in annual review of the performance of the designated LA/SSA.
Direct all public communications related to the HMIS program.
Advise key stakeholders on the use of HMIS program data for research purposes to enable the production of jurisdictional reports, including the reporting needed to meet state and HUD requirements.
Establish and maintain a grievance policy that is understood and trusted by all constituencies.
Ensure system compliance with HUD and legislative mandates.
Appoint members and officers of the HMIS Governing Board, consistent with protocols established by the HGB.
Serve as a forum for broader stakeholder engagement, program coordination, policy, planning, and operation of HMIS program.
Committees
Annual Meetings
The HMIS Governing Board hosts an Annual Meeting every year to inform HMIS stakeholders about the Governing Board, what has happened over the past year, and what is coming in the year ahead. Please see the Annual Meetings page for meeting documents and recordings.