SAINT PAUL — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State today released the May 2016 notice of vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees that are accepting applications, due May 24, 2016. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. The full list of vacancies is listed below and online.
Additionally, Minnesotans will now be able to find information and updates on new vacancies on Secretary of State Steve Simon’s official Facebook and Twitter pages. You can find those here:
Application forms are available online and must be submitted by May 24, 2016, to be assured of full consideration by the appointing authority. Appointing authorities may choose to review applications received by the Secretary of State after May 24.
See HOW TO APPLY at the end of the message.
CURRENT VACANCIES
Below is a list of agencies with vacancies.
Please visit our website for complete descriptions.
FOOD SAFETY AND DEFENSE TASK FORCE
Vacancies: Nine seats including: Two Health or Food Professionals; One Statewide General Farm Organization Representative; One Local Food Inspection Agency Representative; One Food Oriented Consumer Group Representative; One Minnesota-based Manufacturer of Microbial Detection Equipment and Remediation Products Representative; and Three At-Large Members.
GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD
Vacancies: Two Members
HOMELESS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Vacancies: One Community Member
MEDICAL SERVICES REVIEW BOARD
Vacancies: One Registered Nurse Member
HOW TO APPLY
Submit an Application
Complete the application form.
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 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 2015 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 2015 fiscal year. A print version of the report is available at the Minnesota Bookstore, (651) 297-3000 or 1-800-657- 3757.