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Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon
*State Board, Council, and Committee Vacancies*
*December 30, 2024* — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is providing notice that various state boards, councils, and committees are accepting applications for open seats.
No new vacancies have occurred within the past week. We strongly encourage Minnesotans to review and apply for one of the *711 posted seats* on the OSS *Open Positions [ [link removed] ] webpage*. A few of those seats are listed below.
Click on the Open Position webpage's hyperlinks to learn more about the respective boards and their positions. Or use the search fields to search for a specific board or position.
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*VACANCIES*
*Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design*
Vacancies (7) - Geoscientist and other positions
*Board of Nursing*
Vacancies (4) - Public Member and other positions
*Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention (EIDBI) Benefit Advisory Group*
Vacancies (3) - Managed Care Organization Representative
*Good Food Access Program Advisory Committee*
Vacancies (11) - Rural Economic or Community Development Representative and other positions
*Medical Services Review Board*
Vacancies (17)- Physician and other positions
*Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission*
Vacancies (4) - District Representatives (multiple seats)
*Minnesota Board of Social Work*
Vacancies (4) - Public Member and other positions
*Minnesota Cybersecurity Task Force 2024*
Vacancies (4) - State Planning Representatives and other positions
*Minnesota Humanities Center*
Vacancies (11) - Member
*Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Advisory Board*
Vacancies (17) - Member Representing Recycling Facilities and other positions
*Palliative Care Advisory Council*
Vacancies (4) - Licensed Health Professionals and other positions
*Rehabilitation Review Panel*
Vacancies (8) - Insurer and other positions
*The Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities*
Vacancies (7) - Committee Members (multiple seats)
See the complete list of 711 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.
* 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 286 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.
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
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