The Governor's Director of Diversity serves as the Chair of the Council on behalf of the Governor. The Commissioner of the Department of Human Rights serves as the Vice-Chair. The Council includes the following other members: Commissioner of Administration; Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development; Commissioner of Education; Commissioner of Health; Commissioner of Higher Education; Commissioner of Human Services; Commissioner of Management and Budget; Chair of the Metropolitan Council; Commissioner of Minnesota Housing; Commissioner of Transportation; Chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities; President of the University of Minnesota; Secretary of State, by invitation.
The Council shall work in consultation with the agencies' Affirmative Action Officers, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, Minnesota State Council on Disability, the office on the Economic Status of Women and other legislative commissions, joint agencies or boards deemed appropriate.