The City is now recruiting members for boards and commissions. The City seeks applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences representing the demographics of Minneapolis to strengthen the work of the City. City boards and commissions offer a direct way for residents to advise City leadership about topics important to them. Translation and interpreting are available so all residents can participate. Applications will be accepted through March 31.
City boards and commissions with openings include:
- Arts Commission.
- Bicycle Advisory Committee.
- Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee.
- Community Commission on Police Oversight.
- Minneapolis Workforce Development Board.
- Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
- Southside Green Zone Council.
Find more information about the openings on the City website.
Boards, commissions and advisory committees
The City of Minneapolis has more than 50 volunteer-based boards, commissions and advisory committees that help shape key policy decisions, represent their community in the City’s administration of services and supply valuable insights. Boards and commissions have brought forward recommendations that resulted in:
- Renter protections.
- Wage protections.
- Bicycle safety infrastructure.
- Gender-neutral restrooms.
- Public art.
- A ban on a hazardous chemical in dry cleaning.
- The 2023 Climate Equity Plan.
- Paid sick and safe time.
- The Minneapolis Food Vision.
Boards and commissions fall into a handful of categories: appeal boards, development boards, general advisory boards and special service districts (defined areas within the city with special services).
Potential applicants can find more information by calling 612-673-2216 or emailing lims@minneapolismn.gov.