The IPAWS Committee typically meets on the third Thursday of odd numbered months (January, March, May, etc.) by conference call. Telephone conference call information and, when applicable, Internet connections for meetings will be provided at the top of the meeting’s agenda. The actual meeting date, time, and location can be found on the meeting’s agenda. 

Statewide Emergency Communications Board
IPAWS Committee Chair
c/o Emergency Communication Networks
445 Minnesota St., Suite #1725
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

The Bylaws of the Statewide Emergency Communications Board prescribes the membership of its IPAWS Committee.

Membership is comprised of one primary and one alternate from each of the following: Department of Public Safety Office of Communications, Emergency Communication Networks, Office of Enterprise Technology (MN.IT Services), Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association, Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association, Minnesota Indian Affairs Council or Tribal Government, Minnesota Cable Communications Association, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, National Weather Service, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Broadcasters Association, Minnesota Telecom Alliance, Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers, Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, International, National Emergency Number Association, Utilities Telecom Council, Electronic Signage Providers, and each regional emergency communications or emergency services board or equivalent.​