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Rep. Ward Encourages Constituents to Apply for State Boards and Commissions

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

(ST. PAUL) — State Representative John Ward is encouraging local citizens to apply for an appointment to a number of councils, committees, boards, and commissions.

“I strongly encourage people to apply for the openings that meet their skills and qualifications,” said Rep. Ward. “This is a great opportunity for the many talented people in our area and region to be represented on these councils, commissions and boards

Application forms may be found at: http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=5 or may be obtained from the Office of the Secretary of State, Open Appointments, 180 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155-1299, or in person at Room 180 of the State Office Building.

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 for these various agencies; questions about specific vacancies and appointments should be directed to the appointing authority. Applications submitted by March 26, 2013 are assured of full consideration by the appointing authority. Appointing authorities for these agencies may choose to review applications received by the Secretary of State after that date.

If you have additional questions about the application process, you can also contact Rep. Ward at (651) 296- 4333, or 1-800-683-4205, by mail at 221 State Office Building, 100 Martin Luther King Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 or via e-mail at rep.john.ward@house.mn.

March 2013 vacancies include vacancies for the following entities.
Please see http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=308 for complete details.

 

ANOKA METRO REGIONAL TREATMENT CENTER - HRB

BOARD OF PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING

BOARD ON JUDICIAL STANDARDS

CHICANO LATINO AFFAIRS COUNCIL
CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS BOARD
    

JUVENILE JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES
MINNESOTA SECURITY HOSPITAL - HRB
MINNESOTA SEX OFFENDER PROGRAM - HRB

MN BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK
MN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY TASK FORCE

RESPIRATORY CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
TRAUMA ADVISORY COUNCIL