Minneapolis Review

City of Minneapolis issued the following announcement on March 21.

Thirty-one City boards and commissions have openings for appointments this spring. The City seeks applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences representing the demographics of Minneapolis to strengthen the work of the City. Translation and interpreting is available so all residents can participate. Applications are open now.

City boards and commissions have brought forward recommendations that resulted in renter protections, wage protections and a ban on a hazardous chemical in dry cleaning. Board and commission members in the City of Minneapolis help shape key policy decisions, give community-based input into the City’s administration of services and supply valuable insights.

The positions are open until filled; application review begins April 15 unless marked otherwise. These 31 City boards and commissions have 175 open positions:

• Animal Care and Control Advisory Board.
• Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission.
• Bicycle Advisory Committee.
• Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee.
• Central Avenue Special Service District Advisory Board.
• Charter Commission. (Application review begins April 4.)
• Civil Rights Commission.
• Community Environmental Advisory Commission.
• Dinkytown Special Service District Advisory Board.
• East Lake Special Service District Advisory Board.
• Heritage Preservation Commission.
• Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council.
• Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Aging.
• Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Housing.
• Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities.
• Minneapolis Arts Commission.
• Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.
• Minneapolis Workforce Development Board.
• Northern Metals Settlement Advisory Board.
• Northside Green Zone Task Force.
• Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
• Police Conduct Oversight Commission.
• Police Conduct Review Panel.
• Public Health Advisory Committee.
• Racial Equity Community Advisory Committee.
• Southside Green Zone Council.
• Stadium Village Special Service District Advisory Board.
• Transgender Equity Council.
• Uptown Special Service District Advisory Board.
• Violence Prevention Steering Committee.
• Workplace Advisory Committee.

Boards, commissions and advisory committees

The City of Minneapolis has more than 50 volunteer-based boards, commissions and advisory committees that advise the City on issues and help develop policy and administer services. Boards and commissions fall into a handful of categories: appeal boards, development boards, general advisory boards and special service districts (defined areas within the city with special services).

Appointments to boards and commissions are made twice a year: in the spring and fall.

Apply and stay up to date on vacancies, position descriptions and timelines by visiting the City website.

Potential applicants can find more information at 612-673-2216 or OpenAppointments@minneapolismn.gov.

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