Advisory Boards & Committees

Serving on a Ramsey County advisory board is a great way to get involved with your local government and make a positive impact on your community. The Board of Commissioners appoint residents to serve in these important roles that help shape policy, review programs and plans, and represent families and residents in Ramsey County. 

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Eligibility criteria

• Must be a Ramsey County resident.
• Must be at least 18 years old or be able to obtain parental/guardian consent.
• Cannot serve on more than one board or committee at a time.

Application process 

• Complete the application for your intended advisory board (one application per board/committee).
• Once the application closes, you will be contacted via email to schedule a 10-minute interview with an interview panel consisting of three Ramsey County commissioners.
• A follow-up email will notify you of potential appointment if selected.

Current vacancies

911 Community Voices

• Additional requirements in addition to eligibility list above: Lived experience calling 911; Ability to discuss historic systemic harms.
• Once the application closes, you will be contacted via email.
• Learn more and apply. For questions regarding 911 Community Voices, email [email protected].

Community Health Services Advisory Committee (CHSAC)

• 13 vacancies
• Learn more and apply.  For questions regarding CHSAC, please contact Cathy St.Michel.

Parks and Recreation Commission

• 5 vacancies
• Learn more and apply.  For questions regarding the Parks and Rec. Commission, please contact Mark McCabe or Angie Marlette. 

Personnel Review Board

• 1 vacancy.
• Additional requirements in addition to eligibility list above: cannot hold a public office above the state legislative district level. 
• Learn more and apply.  For questions regarding the Personnel Review Board, please contact Molly Hoffman. 

Ramsey County Charter Commission

• 1 vacancy for each of the following districts: District 2, District 4, District 6, and District 7.
• To find your district, visit the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners web page.
• Learn more and apply. For questions regarding the Ramsey County Charter Commission, please contact Ramsey County Chief Clerk.

Workforce Innovation Board of Ramsey County (WIB)

• WIB follows a separate eligibility and application process.  
• Learn more and apply.  For questions regarding the WIB, please contact Rebecca Millbrandt.  

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For questions regarding advisory boards and committees, please email [email protected] or call 651-266-9200.