The application deadline for serving as a member of the Metropolitan Council is Fri, Dec 9. Those interested can read more about the position on the Metropolitan Council website.
Council members serve 4-year terms, concurrent with the governor’s term of office. There are 16 Metropolitan Council districts in the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. According to statute, applicants must reside in the district and be knowledgeable about urban and metropolitan affairs. Terms will begin March 2023.
For application instructions for the Metropolitan Council district seats, please email Gov.Appointments@state.mn.us. Applicants may contact Gov.Appointments@state.mn.us or 651-201-3400 with questions about the application process or to request reasonable accommodations.