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

Priority deadline for committee vacancies is Nov. 9, 2023.

The Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) advises the Metropolitan Council in its work to advance equity in the metropolitan region. The goal of this work is to create more equitable outcomes for the people who live and work in the region. More about EAC.

EAC members represent different identities and backgrounds, across geography, race, gender, age, abilities, sexual orientation, and income. This helps to ensure the Metropolitan Council hears from, and is accountable to, the full range of voices and perspectives in the region.

EAC membership consists of:

  • 4 Metropolitan Council Members
  • 8 community members representing geographic districts
  • Up to 9 at-large community members

Vacant seats

  • 1 at-large member (through January 1, 2026)

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

  • Districts 1-16 (through January 1, 2027)

Materials for applicants

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The Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee (MAWSAC) was created by the legislature to assist the Metropolitan Council in its planning activities addressing the water supply needs of the metro area. MAWSAC is instrumental in the development of the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Plan. It meets in-person a minimum of four times per year to discuss plan implementation and other relevant water supply topics with an emphasis on conservation, interjurisdictional cooperation, and long-term sustainability. MAWSAC consists of 18 members. More about MAWSAC.

  • The chair of MAWSAC is the chair of the Metropolitan Council (or their designee)
  • Four members are the commissioners of the following state agencies (or their designees)
    • Minnesota Department of Agriculture
    • Minnesota Department of Health
    • Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
    • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
  • 11 members are officials of local government units, appointed by the governor.
    • A local government unit in each of the seven counties in the metropolitan area must be represented as follows:
      • Two counties in the metro area
      • Five non-county local government units
    • One representative each from Chisago, Isanti, Sherburne, and Wright counties
  • One representative of St. Paul Regional Water Services
  • One representative of the Minneapolis Water Department, appointed by the mayor.

Vacancies

There are currently 11 vacancies for four-year terms (2023 – 2027).

  • Six representatives (elected officials or local government unit staff) from counties:
    • 1 - Chisago County
    • 1 - Isanti County
    • 1 - Sherburne County
    • 1 - Wright County
    • 2 - Counties located in metro area (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington)
  • Five representatives (elected officials or local government unit staff) from non-county local governmental unit in the metro area

Materials for applicants

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The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission (MPOSC) helps the Met Council develop a long-range policy plan and reviews park and trail master plans for consistency with these policies. The commission reviews and advises the Met Council on an acquisition and development program, including funding priorities for regional parks and trails. MPOSC works in coordination with 10 regional park implementing agencies (counties, cities, and special park districts). More about MPOSC.

MPOSC membership consists of:

  • 9 members including at large member who serves as chair
  • 8 community members who represent geographic districts in the region

All member terms are four years.

Openings (through January 2027)

  • Community Member - District D
  • Community Member - District E
  • Community Member - District H

Materials for applicants

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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 H

Materials for applicants

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The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) is a key participant in the region's transportation planning process. This board is where state, regional, and local officials, transportation providers, and community members contribute to transportation planning and recommend projects for federal funding. More about TAB.

TAB creates space for state, regional and local officials, transportation providers and community members to connect and discuss transportation in the region. They review and comment on regional and statewide plans and documents produced by the Council and its partners. Advisory board members solicit, evaluate and recommend local and regional projects to receive federal transportation funding to the Met Council, known as the Regional Solicitation. The board also recommends the region's Transportation Improvement Program, which includes all regional projects that have federal transportation funds being spent over the next four years.

TAB membership consists of:

  • 34 members drawn from county and city elected officials, citizens, transportation providers, and representatives of state and regional agencies

All Council-appointed member terms are two years.

Open seats (through January 1, 2026)

  • Community Member – District A and alternate
  • Community Member – District B and alternate
  • Community Member – District C and alternate
  • Community Member – District D and alternate
  • Transit member and alternate
  • Transit member and alternate
  • Non-motorized member and alternate

Materials for applicants

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