Current Committee Vacancies

Council seeks diverse perspectives

Metro area residents are invited to help shape regional policy and services through service on Metropolitan Council advisory committees. These committees work to develop solutions that best serve the region.

We seek diverse perspectives to inform our policy-making and operations. Advisory committees members represent different identities across geography, race, gender, age, abilities, sexual orientation, and income.

We deeply value the diversity and intersection of these identities on all advisory committees.

Openings by committee

 

The Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) provides expertise, perspective, and advice to the Metropolitan Council on equity initiatives and projects that will have a lasting impact on our region. More about the EAC. Membership on the EAC includes:

  • 4 Metropolitan Council members - one each from the Community Development Committee, Environment Committee, Transportation Committee, and Management Committee 
  • 8 members are appointed by the Metropolitan Council geographic districts A-H 
  • 9 at-large members to provide for membership that reflects the range of interests and experiences of the region which may not result from the membership from the eight districts. 
  • All member terms are four years.

Open seats

  • Districts A, B, C, G, and H and five at-large seats
  • Priority deadline is March 31, 2025

Materials for applicants

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The Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) provides advice and assistance to the Metropolitan Council on regional land use, comprehensive planning, and matters of metropolitan significance as requested by the Council. More about LUAC.

LUAC membership consists of:

  • At least 16 members and a Council member as the chair
  • At least one member from each Council district who represents geographic districts in the region.
  • At least half of members must be locally elected officials, such as mayors or city council members

All member terms are four years.

Open seats

  • District 15 (through January 1, 2027)
  • Open until filled.

Materials for applicants

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The Livable Communities Advisory Committee (LCAC) reviews and recommends funding awards under the 

grant categories. This is a technical review group with broad expertise that scores and recommends complex development and redevelopment proposals based on the Metropolitan Council’s approved program criteria. Projects applying to the Livable Communities Act programs all aim to create more housing choice, support living wage job creation, and connect jobs, housing, and regional amenities to build a more equitable region. More about the committee.

The committee has 15 members who are appointed by the Met Council. 14 of the 15 members serve in a specific area of expertise. The 15th member is the committee chair and does not represent a specific area of expertise.

Open seats

There are 13 committee openings with two-year terms beginning July 2025:

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MAWSAC Committee vacancies

The Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee provides advice and assistance to the Metropolitan Council in its water supply planning activities. The committee plays a lead role in developing the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Plan and provides continuing guidance on its implementation. More about the advisory committee.

The committee consists of 18 total members, defined in state law. They represent commissioners of the four relevant state agencies, local government officials from metro-area counties, as well as Chisago, Isanti, Sherburne, and Wright counties, a representative from St. Paul Regional Water Services, and a representative of the Minneapolis water department.

Vacancies

There are currently six vacancies.

Materials for applicants

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Contact

Technical Advisory Committee vacancies

The Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was created by the Minnesota Legislature and provides scientific and engineering expertise to inform the work of the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee (MAWSAC) in its planning activities addressing the water supply needs of the metro area. It meets in-person a minimum of three times per year to discuss implementation of the Metro Area Water Supply Plan and other relevant water supply topics with an emphasis on conservation, interjurisdictional cooperation, and long-term sustainability. More about the Water Supply TAC.

TAC consists of 15 total members, appointed by MAWSAC. The majority of members represent single-city and multi-city public water supply systems in the 7-county metropolitan area and includes experts in:

  1. Water resources analysis and modeling
  2. Hydrology
  3. Engineering, planning, design and construction of water systems
  4. Water systems finance

Vacancies

There are currently two vacancies.

Materials for applicants

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Contact

  • Greg Johnson, Water Resources Principal Engineer: 651-602-1016, [email protected]
  • Jen Kostrzewski, Water Resources Policy and Planning Assistant Manager: 651-602-1078, [email protected]

The Transportation Accessibility Advisory Committee (TAAC) advises the Metropolitan Council on management policies for public transportation services in the region from the perspective of riders with disabilities. TAAC was created by the Minnesota Legislature and includes riders and advocates for older people, the disability community, as well as representatives of service providers and other appropriate agencies. More about TAAC.

TAAC membership consists of:

  • An at-large chair appointed by the Council Chair and confirmed by full Metropolitan Council
  • 8 members appointed by the full Metropolitan Council from Precincts A-H
  • 2 members appointed by the Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD)
  • 2 members appointed at large by the Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (MAAA)
  • 2 members are appointed at large by the Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (MN-CCD)
  • 1 member appointed at large by Minnesota AARP

All member terms are two years.

Open seats (through January 1, 2025)

  • Community Member – District B – end 1/1/27
  • Community Member – District H – end 1/1/26

Materials for applicants

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