Dear Neighbor,
Just a quick note regarding some vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees. Citizens are encouraged to apply and serve. Below is more information.
Sincerely,
Dean
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CITIZENS TO SERVE
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State today released the December notice of vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees that are accepting applications, due December 24, 2013. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. The full list of vacancies is listed below and online.
Application forms are available online and must be submitted by December 24 2013, to assured of full consideration by the appointing authority. Appointing authorities may choose to review applications received by the Secretary of State after December 24.
Submit an Application
Applicants should include the following documents:
Open Appointments Application Form (completed, signed and dated)
Letter of Interest
Resume or Biography
Applications may be submitted online , by email to open.appointments@state.mn.us , or by mail or in person to:
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
St Paul, MN 55155-1299
The monthly Notice of Vacancies is posted on www.sos.state.mn.us the first Monday of every month and is provided by email to those who subscribe for the notice.
In accordance with the Minnesota Open Appointments Law, the Secretary of State acts as an administrator in publishing vacancies, receiving applications and recording appointments. Applications will be reviewed and appointments made by the appointing authorities; questions about specific vacancies and appointments should be directed to the appointing authority. Applications are kept on file for a one-year period.
The 2013 Open Appointments Annual Report is available online and includes a complete listing of state boards and councils that follow the Open Appointments process, descriptions of these agencies and membership, and statistical information about appointments and vacancies during the 2013 fiscal year. A print version of the report is available at the Minnesota Bookstore, (651) 297-3000 or 1-800-657-3757.
CURRENT VACANCIES
For expanded information about any of the following vacancies, see the attached file, or see the full vacancy notice at: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=308
CHICANO LATINO AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Vacancies: One At-Large Member
CLEAN WATER COUNCIL
Vacancies: One City Government Representative
COMBATIVE SPORTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Vacancies: Two Members
- One Boxing Industry Representative
- One Mixed Martial Arts Industry Representative
COUNCIL ON DISABILITY
Vacancies: Two Members
FORMULARY COMMITTEE
Vacancies: One Licensed Pharmacist actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy in the State of Minnesota.
GOVERNING COMMITTEE OF THE MINNESOTA AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE PLAN
Vacancies: One Public Member
GOVERNOR'S INTERAGENCY COORDINATING COUNCIL ON EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION
Vacancies: One Early Childhood Provider Representative
NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Vacancies: One Representative from the early hearing detection intervention teams.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW BOARD
Vacancies: One Management Representative
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTITIONERS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Vacancies: One Public Member
OMBUDSPERSON FOR INDIAN FAMILIES
Vacancies: One (1) Member
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST AND AUDIOLOGIST ADVISORY COUNCIL
Vacancies: One Public member who shall be either a hearing instrument user or an advocate of one.
STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH
Vacancies: One Representative of the Minnesota State Senate.