AMC Policy Analyst: Joe Mathews

• September 2004
• August 5, 2004

The General Government Policy Committee has primary jurisdiction over the following areas:

• Finance

• Taxation

• Personnel

• Intergovernmental relations

• County structure

• Economic development

• Jails and adult corrections

• Utility deregulation or restructuring

Policy committees are required to hold at least two regular meetings each year to consider resolutions submitted by member counties. A policy committee may create sub-committees in order to meet the needs of the committee. Currently, the General Government Committee and the Human Services Committee has created the Joint Corrections subcommittee to look at the issues of corrections and jail crowding.

The AMC policy development process is carefully constructed to ensure that county officials:

• Are actively involved in policy development through district and policy committee meetings;

• Understand the issues facing county government and have a forum for thorough discussion;

• Have access to well-informed, professional staff which carefully follow the policy direction set by the membership; and

• Participate in the efforts necessary to fulfill the policy goals.

AMC policy statements are developed through a democratic process aimed at reflecting the collective opinion of county commissioners in Minnesota.