BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong issued an executive order on Friday establishing a new council to address homelessness in the state.

The North Dakota Interagency Council on Homelessness will compose of 12 members, with North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Executive Director Brandon Dettlaff named chair and Commissioner of Recovery & Reentry Jonathan Holth serving as vice-chair.

The remaining ten positions are filled by cabinet members and people appointed by the governor:

North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission Executive Director Brad Hawk

North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Director Colby Braun

North Dakota Department of Commerce Commissioner Chris Schilken

North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Interim Commissioner Pa

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