• Colorado.gov

Minority Health Advisory Commission

Preferred Characteristics of a Minority Health Advisory Commission Member

• Availability and commitment to the issues
• Acquaintance with health disparities topics, or the time and the willingness to learn about health disparities issues
• Prior experience with boards or committees (e.g. prior membership on a state, county, or non-profit board, advisory or steering committee, work group, task force, or public office)
• Prior experience in grassroots efforts or community organizing
• Significant contact with minority networks, social agencies, or community-based organizations.
• Experience or knowledge of policy, legislation or social change
• Prior cross cultural experience in working with at least one or more than one minority/cultural group in Colorado

Responsibilities of Minority Health Advisory Commission Members

1. Attend MHAC meetings throughout Colorado.
2. Actively participate.
3. Represent the MHAC and communicate with your community/constituency regarding MHAC activities.
4. Represent the views of your community/constituency at MHAC meetings.

Forms

• Application form
• Nomination form