The Advocacy Committee is responsible for planning regional advocacy activities and providing recommendations to the SELCO/SELS Board of Directors on pending legislation affecting libraries. The Committee sets periodic meetings. The Committee was also involved in the planning and implementation of the 2017 statewide Minnesota Loves Libraries campaign.
| Committee Members | Appointed by |
|---|---|
| Judy Schotzko, Chair | Northfield Public Library |
| Sue Grove | Austin Public Library |
| Steve Kramer | Dodge County |
| Linda Hennessey | Lanesboro Public Library |
| Kim Edson, Library Representative | Rochester Public Library |
| Krista Ross, Executive Director | ex-officio |
| Ashley Dress, SELS Librarian | ex-officio |
| Steve Harsin, Library Services Consultant | ex-officio |
| Lindsey Larson, Marketing & Data Consultant | ex-officio |