Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon
*State Board, Council, and Committee Vacancies*

*December 23, 2024* — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is providing notice that various state boards, councils, and committees are now accepting applications for open seats.

The newest vacancies are listed below. The complete list of 712* seats *can be found on the OSS *Open Positions [ [link removed] ] webpage*. Click on the hyperlinks to learn more about the respective boards and their positions. Or use the search fields to search for a specific board or position.

Minnesotans who apply for a seat within twenty-one days of its initial posting are assured full consideration by the appointing authority. The final day of the twenty-one-day posting period is listed next to each seat on the *Open Positions [ [link removed] ] webpage*.

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*NEW VACANCIES*

*Citizen Review Panel* - Chisago County
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Member

*Cultural And Ethnic Communities Leadership Council*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Community Member Representing a Diverse Cultural and Ethnic Community

*Governor’s Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction*
Vacancies: 2 Seats - Member

*Minnesota Children's Justice Act Task Force*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Guardians Ad Litem

*Urban Indian Advisory Board*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Minneapolis Representative

See the complete list of 712 seats accepting applications on the *Boards and Commissions Open Positions [ [link removed] ]* webpage.

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Apply for a Position

Detailed instructions on finding a position, submitting an application, and related information are provided on the *Boards & Commissions Help & How To [ [link removed] ]* webpage.

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Open Appointments Application Process - What Else to Know

* Board contacts can answer questions about applying for a seat.
* Appointing authorities are organizations that review applications and decide who to appoint to vacant seats.
* You may apply for a seat after the twenty-one-day posting period but keep in mind that an appointing agency may have finished reviewing applications by that time.
* Applications remain active for one year unless withdrawn by the applicant.
* During that year, applications to a board may be considered for any vacancy on that board.
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QUESTIONS

Send questions about application timelines, special requirements, or amending applications to the contact person listed on a board's Office of Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) webpage.

Here's how to find a board's contact person:


* On the OSS Boards & Commissions [ [link removed] ] website, search for the board's name under the blue Boards & Commissions tab.
* Click on the blue hyperlink for that board.
* On the board's website, look for the board contact's name, phone, and email link in the upper right-hand corner.

Minnesotans are encouraged to become involved with their communities by serving on one of Minnesota's 287 state boards, councils, task forces, and advisory councils.  

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Based on Minnesota's Open Appointments Laws, the Secretary of State acts as an administrator in publishing board vacancies, receiving applications, and recording appointments.


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