September 7, 2017 Open Appointments Vacancy Update

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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
Steve Simon

Notice of Vacancies in State Boards, Councils and Committees

September 7, 2017 — The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State today released notice of vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees that are accepting applications. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. The newest vacancies are listed below, and the full list of 436 vacancies can be found on our website Open Positions.

Applications may be submitted online, and must be submitted within 21 days of the “Publish Date” listed on our Open Positions page, to be assured of full consideration by the appointing authority. Appointing authorities may choose to review applications received by the Secretary of State after the 21 day application period.

See our new instructions on HOW TO APPLY at the end of the message.

CURRENT VACANCIES

Below is a list of agencies with new vacancies.
Please visit our website for complete descriptions.

American Indian Advisory Council
Vacancies: 4 Seats -- American Indian Representative

Breeders' Fund Appropriations Advisory Committee
Vacancies: 10 Seats -- Member

Child Support Task Force
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Parent

Council For Minnesotans Of African Heritage
Vacancies: 3 Seats -- Member

External Program Review Committee
Vacancies: 2 Seats -- Health Professionals

Governor's Council On The Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Vacancies: 16 Seats -- Member

Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council On Early Childhood Intervention
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Advocacy Organization Member
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Parent (Child Under 12) Member

Health Care Homes Advisory Committee
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Consumer Or Patient
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Health Care Professional

Maternal And Child Health Advisory Task Force
Vacancies: 2 Seats -- Consumer Representative
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Professional Represent

Minnesota Child Passenger Safety Task Force
Vacancies: 3 Seats -- Member

Nonpublic Education Council
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Member

State Designer Selection Board
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- American Institute Of Architect Member

State Quality Council
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Advocacy Representative
Vacancies: 2 Seats -- Disability Service Provider
Vacancies: 3 Seats -- Family Member
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Participant

Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Committee
Vacancies: 1 Seat -- Member

 

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the Open Positions page.
Scroll down to find the correct Agency/Board/Council.
Choose the correct seat type, and click button that says APPLY
The system will walk you through creating an application profile.

Page 2 of the application will now allow you to attach the following documents:
• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Biography

Applicants are encouraged to use the online application as the Appointing Authority will have access to your information as soon as it is submitted.

Applications submitted via downloadable application may experience some delay in reaching the Appointing Authority.
Paper applications may be submitted 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

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.