Governance

River Valleys CoC is led by a group of agencies and individuals committed to taking action on a regional level to end homelessness. Leaders are nominated and approved annually by the members of the CoC. 

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Leadership

Chairs & Committee Members

• Private sector Co-Chair, Jenn Lamb (SWMHP )
• Public sector Co-Chair, Andrew Pietsch (Blue Earth County)
• All 2022 Committee members 

Nominations for leadership positions

CoC Members may be nominated for Leadership Positions. Nominations have closed for 2022 leadership positions and committee membership. Nominations for 2024 will be sought in late fall 2023. ​

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Organizational Chart

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Structural Agreements 

• Governance Charter, revised 12/2022
• ​HMIS Governing Board Charter 
• Designated CoC Collaborative Applicant: Institute for Community Alliances
• Designated CoC HMIS Lead Agency: Institute for Community Alliances

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Policies

• CoC Development Fee
• CoC Support for Project Applications
• Coordinated Entry
• Data Access and Release
• Discharge Planning
• Education for Children & Youth
• Grievance
• Local Competition for CoC Program Funding
• Meeting Cancellation/Bad Weather
• Non-Discrimination
• Participation Stipend for Homeless/Formerly Homeless Persons
• Training and Development