Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Miles Smayling, Ph.D., to the Merit System Council.

Smayling, of Mankato, is the chairman and a faculty member of the Department of Management at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Smayling, who has been a member of the Merit System Council since 1991 and chairman since 1993, is appointed to another three-year term that expires on January 2, 2006.

The Merit System Council hears personnel appeals, sets policy for administration of examinations, reviews classification and compensation plans and proposed rule changes. The council consists of three members appointed by the Governor.