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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
Steve Simon

State Boards, Councils, and Committees Vacancies

October 21, 2024 — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is providing 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 550 vacancies / 369 positions can be found on the Boards and Commissions Open Positions website.

Applications may be submitted online. Applicants who submit an application within twenty-one days of the “Publish Date” listed on our Open Positions page 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 can still apply after the 21-day period though each appointing agency sets their own internal review dates for applications. If you have questions about specific board timelines, contact the board's contact person listed on the OSS website by searching the board's name.

See instructions on HOW TO APPLY below.

NEWEST VACANCIES

Below is a list of agencies with vacancies posted since this bulletin was last published. Please visit our website for complete descriptions and other vacancy listings already posted.

Palliative Care Advisory Council
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Licensed Health Professionals
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Member
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Representative of Cities
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Representative of Counties

HOW TO APPLY

Apply to a Specific Board Review 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.

- To apply for a seat, click the green APPLY button in the Open Positions dropdown table near the top of the board webpage.

- The website will walk you through creating an application profile if you haven't set up one up already.

-You will need an OSS account. Email [email protected] if you have trouble setting up your profile.

- You can submit additional supporting materials with your application (a cover letter or resume).

- Click SUBMIT when done.

- Visit the Open Positions page 

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

- To apply for a seat, click the green APPLY button on either the main Open Positions table or from the board's webpage.

- The website will walk you through creating an application profile if you haven't already.

- You will need an OSS account. Email [email protected] if you have trouble setting up your profile.

- You can submit additional supporting materials with your application (a cover letter or resume).

- Click SUBMIT when done.

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

Applications are on file for a year with the board unless withdrawn by the applicant.

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

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