Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Michael Christenson, Stanley Durda, Ezell Jones, Paula Laidig, Dr. Joseph Leek, Kathleen Meyerle, Craig Shaver and Jon Staebler to the Compensation Council.

Christenson, who resides in St. Paul, is the director of strategic partnership for the Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development department. Christenson is appointed as a member from the Fourth Congressional District.

Durda, who resides in Apple Valley, is the retired director of Human Resources for 3M in St. Paul. Durda is appointed as a member from the Second Congressional District.

Jones, who resides in Minneapolis, is the chairman/CEO of Premier Network Service Group in Brooklyn Center. Jones is appointed as a member from the Fifth Congressional District.

Laidig, who resides in Stillwater, is the school psychologist for the Stillwater Schools. Laidig is appointed as a member from the Sixth Congressional District.

Leek, who resides in Duluth, is vice president for medical affairs for the Miller-Dwan Medical Center in Duluth. Leek is appointed as a member from the Eighth Congressional District.

Meyerle, who resides in Rochester, is legal counsel for the Mayo Foundation in Rochester. Meyerle is appointed as a member from the First Congressional District.

Shaver, who resides in Deephaven, is a senior vice president of investments with Piper Jaffray in Minneapolis. Shaver is appointed as a member from the Third Congressional District.

Staebler, who resides in Perham, is founder and president of the Staebler Financial Group in Perham. Staebler is appointed as a member from the Seventh Congressional District.

The Compensation Council makes recommendations to the legislature on the salaries of constitutional officers, members of the legislature, justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the court of appeals and district court, and the heads of state and metropolitan agencies. The Compensation Council consists of 16 members: eight appointed by the Governor - one from each Congressional District; six appointed by the legislature; and two non-judges appointed by the chief justice of the Supreme Court. No more than four of the Governor's appointees may belong to the same political party.