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 Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission advises the Metropolitan Council on long-range regional parks and trails policy and planning, funding for land acquisition, capital improvements, and the advancement of equity. The commission works in coordination with 10 regional park implementing agencies. More about the commission.

The commission has eight members representing geographic districts in the region, a chair appointed at-large, and a Met Council liaison, who is a current Met Council member.

Open seat

The current vacancy is in District F (Met Council districts 11 & 12). The term would be effective upon appointment and run through Jan. 1, 2029.
 

Apply

Apply for the District F seat through the Minnesota Secretary of State. The application priority review deadline is Friday, March 27.

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 three 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 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

  • There is an opening for District H (Council Districts 15 & 16) with a 4 year term beginning immediately after the position is filled.
  • Questions? Contact [email protected]

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The Livable Communities Advisory Committee (LCAC) reviews and recommends Livable Communities development project grant awards, primarily focused on multi-family rental housing and homeownership projects, and including some community-centered commercial projects. 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. More about the committee.

The committee has 14 members representing a range of lived experiences, professional expertise, and communities across the region, as well as an appointed chair.

Open seats

The Met Council will appoint two new members in the summer of 2026, with terms running until the summer of 2028. Committee members may serve up to two terms.

Committee member commitments center around two funding rounds per year, in the spring and fall. The committee meets up to 8 times per year, within these funding rounds, and to support the Livable Communities program. Meetings are scheduled based on the availability of Committee Members.

Materials for applicants

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Apply for the LCAC by completing the application for appointment. The application deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. Applications received after this deadline will be considered for future LCAC vacancies.