State Fair
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State Fair |
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4-H
Appeal Committee |
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| Purpose: | The State Fair Appeal Process provides a vehicle to respond to 4-H member concerns relating to the Minnesota State Fair rules/decisions. This process provides a means for members/parents/guardians concern to be heard by a committee of peers. |
| Responsibilities/Duties: | -attend
all meetings -listen to the appeals presented with an open mind -ask appropriate questions to ensure all relevant information is presented -after conferring with other members of the committee, make a decision regarding the appeal -keep information presented during the appeal hearing and the discussions held during the decision-making time confidential |
| Necessary Skills: | -the
ability to remain impartial -the ability to keep information confidential -the ability to be consistent with decisions |
| Time Commitment: | 1-3 meetings prior to, during or soon after the fair to hear appeals |
| Relationships: | The task is accomplished by working with: other committee members, 4-H members and parents/guardians, and Minnesota Extension Service staff. |
| Expectations of Working with Extension: | The State Fair Superintendent will appoint members to serve on the State Fair Appeal Committee. The State Fair 4-H Superintendent will attend all meetings at which appeals are heard to ensure that all sides are heard and all options/alternatives are considered. The State Fair 4-H superintendent will facilitate the meeting but will not have a vote in the final decision. |
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