Governor Appointed Seats Just Posted
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon
State Boards, Councils, and Committee Vacancies
Governor Appointed Seats
*November 6, 2025* — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is providing notice that various state boards, councils, and committees are accepting applications to fill vacant seats.
This bulletin usually lists seats that started accepting applications within the prior week. Today we're excited to announce that *over 200 seats appointed by the governor* just started accepting applications.
Minnesotans who apply for a seat within twenty-one days of this notice are assured full consideration by the appointing authority. Applications for seats posted today should be submitted by* November 27, 2025* to fall within that twenty-one day posting period.
*Below is a partial list of seats appointed by the governor now accepting applications.*
A complete list of 689 seats accepting applications can be found on the *Boards & Commissions Open Positions [ [link removed] ]*webpage. Search there or click the hyperlinks below to learn more about these boards and their respective positions.
If a position description isn't listed for a seat you're interested in, contact that board's staff. They can provide information on member duties, qualifications, required application material, and more. See the *"Questions "*section below for tips on contacting board staff.
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VACANCIES
Governor Appointed Seats
*Board of Cosmetology Examiners [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Licensed Esthetician
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public School Instructor
Vacancies: 1 Seat - School Instructor - Private
*Board of Marriage and Family Therapy [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 2 Seats - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public Member
*Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 2 Seats - Police Officer
*Board of the Minnesota State Academies [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public Member - Business, Admin, or Finance
*Board of Water and Soil Resources [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Citizen Member
Vacancies: 1 Seat - County Commissioner
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Watershed District Representative
*Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Governor Appointed Member
*Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 2 Seats - Member
*Council on Disability [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 3 Seats - Member
*Housing Finance Agency [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public Member
*Lake Superior Center Authority [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Member
*Mineral Coordinating Committee [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Labor Representative
*Minnesota Environmental Quality Board [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public Member - 1st Congressional District
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public Member - 2nd Congressional District
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public Member - 6th Congressional District
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public Member - 7th Congressional District
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Public Member - 8th Congressional District
*Minnesota Foundation for Student Organizations [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Business, Industry, and Labor Representatives
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Education Representatives
*Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 1 Seat - Small Business Owner or Executive
*Minnesota Zoological Board [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 2 Seats - Member - Gov Appt
*Minnesota Board On Aging [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 6 Seats - Member
*Minnesota Rural Finance Authority [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 2 Seats - Public Member
*Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities [ [link removed] ]*
Vacancies: 4 Seats - Committee Members
Vacancies: 3 Seats - Medical Review Subcommittee (MRS)
Remember, a* complete list of seats accepting applications *is always available on the *Boards and Commissions Open Positions [ [link removed] ] *webpage.
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Apply for a Position
See detailed instructions on finding a seat and submitting an application on the *Boards & Commissions Help & How To [ [link removed] ] *webpage.
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Application Process - What Else to Know
* Board staff 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.
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Questions? Contact Board Staff Members
Send questions about application timelines or special requirements to the board's staff member listed on its Office of Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) webpage.
* 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.
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*Minnesotans are encouraged to become involved with their communities by serving on one of Minnesota's 288 state boards, councils, task forces, and advisory councils.*
Based on Minnesota's Open Appointments Laws, the Secretary of State acts as an administrator in publishing board vacancies, receiving applications, and recording appointments. OSS does not screen applicants, provide information on specific seats or input on who to appoint.
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