Minnesota Association of County Social Service Administrators Position Statement 2019
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Proposal
Issue:	[insert a brief (2-3 sentences) description of the issue and need for the position]
Implementation Strategy:	[insert a brief (2-3 sentences) description of the proposed usage (e.g. Association will seek legislative action on the issue; Association will use the position in case any legislation is proposed, but will not actively seek legislation; Association will use as a general statement as to our position on the topic, etc.) If legislative action is required, please describe the proposed action and anticipated benefits.]
Systemic Priority Alignment (check all that apply and explain why)
Comments:
Operational Priority Alignment (check all that apply and explain why)
Comments:
Rationale/Background:
[insert background on the issue, explaining the relevance of the issue to the mission and systemic priorities of MACSSA, the need for the position, and the anticipated benefit to counties). Please indicate whether there is any known or anticipated opposition to the position. Also, please indicate if discussion with other county leaders outside of MACSSA is needed. If applicable, please note any statues affected and explain any anticipated state and/or local fiscal impacts]
Additional Information:
Submitted by: [insert the name of the person who wrote the position] Approved on: [insert date position was approved]