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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
Steve Simon

Notice of Vacancies in State Boards, Councils, and Committees

August 23, 2024 — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) today released notice of vacancies for various state boards, councils, and committees that are accepting applications. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. The newest vacancies are listed below. The complete list of 601 vacancies / 396 positions can be found on the Boards and Commissions Open Positions website.

Applications may be submitted online. Applicants who submit an application within 21 days of the “Publish Date” listed on the Open Positions website are assured full consideration by the appointing authority. Appointing authorities may choose to review applications received by the Secretary of State after the 21-day application period. You may still apply after the 21-day period, but each appointing agency sets their own internal review dates for applications. If you have questions about specific board timelines, contact the board's listed contact person listed on the OSS website by searching the board's name.

See our new instructions on HOW TO APPLY at the end of the message.

NEWEST VACANCIES
Below is a list of agencies with vacancies posted in the last week.
Please visit our website for complete descriptions and all other vacancy listings previously posted.
 
Advisory Task Force On The Woman And Juvenile Female Offender In Corrections
Vacancies: 5 Seats -- Member
Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, And Technology Transfer Advisory Panel
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Agriculture Industry Statewide
Automobile Theft Prevention Advisory Board
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Member
Cannabis Advisory Council
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Expert in Clinical Pharmacy
Vacancies: 2 Seats -- Youth (age 18-24) Who Have Been Disproportionately Affected by Cannabis or Cannabis Use, or Have an Immediate Family Member who was Negatively Affected by Cannabis Use
Community First Services and Supports Development and Implementation Council
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Person Receiving Services or Family Member
Dental Services Advisory Committee
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Dental Therapist
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Dentist
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Dentist And Health Research
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Dentist And Safety Net Provider
External Program Review Committee
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Health Professionals
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Positive Support Strategies
Governor's Workforce Development Board
Vacancies: 2 Seats -- Business Member
Health Services Advisory Council
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Licensed Professional Currently treating people with mental illness
Medical Services Review Board
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Chiropractor - Alternate
Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, Deafblind & Hard of Hearing
Vacancies: 7 Seats -- At-large Member
Minnesota Humanities Center
Vacancies: 11 Seats -- Member - Board Appointed
Public Safety Advisory Council
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Hispanic/Latino Community Representative

HOW TO APPLY

If You Are Applying to a Specific Board If You are Looking For All Open Seats
- Visit the Boards & Commissions page

- Scroll down or use the search fields to look up the specific board you are interested in.

- If you are interested in the seat, click the green APPLY button in the "Open Positions" dropdown table near the top of the board page.

- The website will walk you through creating an application profile, if you haven't already. You will need an account. Email [email protected] if you have trouble setting up your profile.

- You can submit additional supporting materials with your application (e.g. cover letter or resume) and hit "SUBMIT" when you are done. Applications are on file for a year with the board unless you withdraw your application.		 - Visit the Open Positions page 

- Scroll down the page to find the boards or seats you may be interested in. Click hyperlinks to learn more about the respective positions.

- If you are interested in the seat, click the green APPLY button on either the main Open Positions table, or from the board-specific page.

- The website will walk you through creating an application profile, if you haven't already. You will need an account. Email [email protected] if you have trouble setting up your profile.

- You can submit additional supporting materials with your application (e.g. cover letter or resume) and hit "SUBMIT" when you are done. Applications are on file for a year with the board unless you withdraw your application.

Although no additional documentation is required, appointing authorities recommend submitting cover letters and resumes to better know applicants. The application allows you to attach the following documents:
• Cover Letter,
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae, and
• up to 10 additional documents which support your application.

Because the Appointing Authority will have access to your information as soon as it is submitted, applicants are encouraged to use the online application. Under Minn. Stat. 15.0597, Subdivision 5, applications to a board are valid for one year after submission and can be considered for any board vacancy prior to expiring.

Applications submitted via downloadable application may experience some delay in reaching the Appointing Authority. Electronic applications may be submitted by email to: [email protected] Paper applications may be mailed or delivered in person to:

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
Veterans Service Building, Suite 210
20 W 12th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55155

In accordance with the Minnesota Open Appointments Law, the Secretary of State acts as an administrator in publishing vacancies, receiving applications and recording appointments. Appointing authorities will review applications and make appointments.

Questions about specific vacancies and appointments should be directed to the appointing authority.

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon
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