Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Ann Eilbracht and Jimmiee Gaulden to the Merit System Council. Both appointees have served as members of the council since 1993 and are both reappointed to another three-year term that expires on January 7, 2008.

Eilbracht, of Minneapolis, is the director of human resources for the University of Minnesota Physicians, a position she has held since 2003. She was the director of human resources for the city of Minneapolis from 1996 to 2003, director of human resources for the Robbinsdale School District from 1988 through 1995, and personnel manager for the Ramsey County Human Resources Department from 1985 to 1988.

Gaulden, of Cottage Grove, is the manager of 3M Talent Management, a position he has held since 2003. He has held a variety of positions in the human resources department since 1990 and has been employed by 3M since 1978.

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.