Volunteer Applications Open for Ramsey County Advisory Boards and Committees

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Seeking Volunteers for Ramsey County Advisory Boards and Committees

The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners is currently seeking individuals to serve on various advisory boards and committees.  

Details about these opportunities are listed below. Interested applicants may apply online. View more information and access online application.


Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CIPAC)

  • 6 vacancies 

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a six-year plan for facility, equipment and infrastructure needs. The capital budget consists of those projects funded in the first two years of the CIP. An advisory committee consisting of up to 14 citizens appointed by the county board and staff reviews requests and makes CIP recommendations to the board.

For questions regarding CIPAC, please contact Bianca Fucini.


 Capitol Region Watershed District

  • 2 vacancies
  • Only residents of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul are eligible to apply.

The district is led by a five-person Board of Managers that guides CRWD implementation of the goals and objectives set forth in its Watershed Management Plan. Board managers generally manage water and related resources in the Watershed District, which includes portions of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, Roseville and Saint Paul. Board managers are residents of the watershed district and serve a three-year term.

For questions regarding the Capitol Region Watershed District, please contact Anna Eleria.


Parks and Recreation Commission

  • 1 vacancy

The Ramsey County Parks & Recreation Commission advises the Parks & Recreation department and Ramsey County Board of Commissioners on matters relating to the planning, development and operation of the county's parks, trails, open space and recreation facilities.

For questions regarding the Parks and Recreation Commission, please contact Angela Marlette.


Ramsey County Charter Commission

  • 1 vacancy for each of the following districts: District 2, District 4, District 6, and District 7.

The Charter Commission is a 17-member body responsible for maintaining Ramsey County's Home Rule Charter.

The charter is like the constitution for county government, spelling out its duties and responsibilities. Ramsey County is the only one of Minnesota's 87 counties to be governed by home rule - all others are governed by state laws.

The commission's duty is to periodically review the charter and propose necessary amendments and recommends proposals from the public. The commission has the authority to submit proposed amendments to an election.

For questions about the Ramsey County Charter Commission, please contact Chief Clerk.


Click Here to Apply!

Deadline for all applications: Sunday, July 13, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST