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The Cabinet of Minnesota is the collective decision-making body for the executive branch of the State of Minnesota, consisting of the heads of various state departments. Cabinet members, often called commissioners, are appointed by the Governor of Minnesota and serve to implement policy, administer services, and manage the day-to-day operations of their respective departments. This article provides an overview of the roles, responsibilities, and incumbents as of the latest available information.

Appointment
The Governor of Minnesota appoints the leaders of various state departments to assist in administering the government of the state. The Cabinet members are subject to confirmation by the Minnesota State Senate.

Roles and titles
Except for the Adjutant General of the Department of Military Affairs and the chairs of the Metropolitan Council and the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, these department heads are usually referred to as commissioners. Their role is to implement the policy objectives of the Governor in their respective areas of responsibility.

Cabinet positions
The following table outlines some of the key positions within the Cabinet of Minnesota, along with their incumbents and the dates their terms began:

Ombudspersons

 * Ombudsperson for Families
 * Ombudsman for Long-Term Care
 * Ombudsman for Public Managed Health Care Programs
 * Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
 * Ombuds for Corrections
 * Small Business Environmental Ombudsman
 * Minnesota Department of Transportation Ombudsman
 * Office of Workers' Compensation Ombudsman