Gov. Rhoden launches task force in new executive order
According to a news release from the Governor's office, GRIT will 'serve as a strategic advisory body to develop policy recommendations, assess risks and vulnerabilities, and support long-term planning and investment in critical infrastructure systems across our state.'
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The GRIT task force will include the following members appointed by the Governor, according to the executive order:
Representatives from state agencies for public safety, military, cybersecurity, water and wastewater, transportation, or other agencies as designated by the Governor;
Members from industry, utilities, the private sector, and academia; and
Subject matter experts in cybersecurity, emergency management, and critical infrastructure.
The task force will be chaired by Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, and Adjutant General Mark Morrell will serve as vice chair.
'I am committed to keeping South Dakota strong, safe, and free for generations to come,' Rhoden said in a news release. 'We pray that the most challenging circumstances will never arise, but we are preparing so that South Dakota can face such situations with determination, resilience, and grit.'
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