Site Incident Commander for the State Emergency Operations Center
Region Nine Development Commission takes great pride in working with and on behalf of counties, cities, townships and schools throughout south central Minnesota. Since 1972, being a partner for progress has led to the development of programs and identification of solutions in the areas of aging, economic development, business development, healthy communities, transportation, community development, and leveraging regional resources.Mission StatementThe mission of the Region Nine Development Commission is to promote the development of the region through intergovernmental cooperation, community and human development, long-range planning and technical assistance. Value StatementsVision / GoalsWe will maintain a future-oriented perspective that helps to facilitate decisions which result in healthier and more prosperous communities that are better equipped to move forward into the future.AccountabilityWe are accountable to the public, our funding agencies and to each other for the quality of our work, promoting development of the region and being fiscally responsible.ProfessionalismWe promote, encourage and provide opportunities for development, leadership and mentoring at all levels of participation within the organization. We expect professionalism to be demonstrated by our behavior, conduct and loyalty.CommunicationsWe value timely, open and honest communication to enhance organizational effectiveness.AdaptabilityWe embrace change and celebrate new challenges, are able to identify problems, look at the options and evaluate the consequences with a sense of purpose and future.DiversityWe value and respect the diversity of the region and of our organization.TeamworkWe support teamwork across the organization, lending knowledge and skill as needed to be successful and efficient.