Community advisory boards and committees overview

Members of the public and local officials can be appointed to serve on 4 different watershed boards and various county advisory boards, task forces and committees.

Appointed members advise county commissioners on issues and programs, help set policy, and deal with a variety of topics of concern to the county.

You can also be elected to serve on the Three Rivers Park District.

Openings

Applications will be available and accepted November 12 through December 31 at 5 p.m.

Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council

• 4 At large positions
• 3 consumer positions
• 2 family member positions
• 3 mental health provider positions
• Review eligibility before applying for the Adult mental health local advisory council

Birth Justice Community Advisory Board

• 5 At large positions
• Review eligibility and application materials before applying for the Birth Justice Community Advisory Board

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC) Board

• 1 local elected official position
• Review eligibility before applying for the Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County Board

County Extension Committee - University of Minnesota Extension

• 2 At large positions
• Review eligibility before applying for the County Extension Committee - University of Minnesota Extension

Human Resources Board

• 4 At large positions
• Review eligibility before applying for the Human Resources Board

Library Board

• 3 At large positions
• Review eligibility before applying for the Library Board

Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board

• 2 At large positions
• Review eligibility before applying for the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board

Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board

• 2 At large positions
• Review eligibility before applying for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board

Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board

• 1 At large position
• Review eligibility before applying for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board

Race Equity Advisory Council

• 10 At large positions
• Review eligibility before applying for the Race Equity Advisory Council

Three Rivers Park District

• 1 At large position
• Review eligibility before applying for the Three Rivers Park District

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board

• 1 Adult Education and Literacy Activities under WIOA Title II position
• 2 private sector business positions
• 1 rehabilitation services position
• 1 Wagner-Peyser services position
• Review eligibility and application materials before applying for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board

Hennepin Healthcare System Board of Directors

Appointments targeted: mid-December 2026. Governance transition: by January 15, 2027.

Hennepin Healthcare plays a vital role in providing access to exceptional care, serving complex patient populations, educating health professionals, and advancing the health of communities across Hennepin County and beyond.

The Hennepin County Board is seeking a complementary group of leaders for appointment to the next Hennepin Healthcare Board, whose collective expertise, judgment, lived experience, and community connections reflect the complexity of Hennepin Healthcare and the people it serves. No one candidate is expected to bring every qualification. Professional expertise and essential community perspectives are vitally important to building the complete Board.

To learn more, visit Hennepin Healthcare System Board of Directors.

Application process

Check if the position has additional application materials to attach to your online application.

Eligibility

Each position has unique eligibility requirements. Review them before applying.

Application

Online

Register or apply online

• Create an account to apply for an advisory or watershed district board position. You may need to create a new account even if you had a previous account. This is due to a system upgrade.
• After applying, you will see a confirmation page.
• If you don’t see a confirmation page, or otherwise have trouble with the application, email the county board clerk’s office at board.clerk@hennepin.us.
• You can use Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari.

By phone

If you can't apply online, call 612-348-3081.

Process

Check your online account for status updates on your application.

Notifications

You'll get an email with next steps from HC.Mail.Service@hennepin.mn.us.

Interview statement recording

If eligible, you'll be asked to provide a pre-recorded interview statement. The statement will be played for the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners during a scheduled committee or board meeting.

• Recordings are limited to three minutes.
• Introduce yourself and talk about why you're interested in the position.
• You may talk about multiple positions you are applying for.
• Follow the board rules of participation listed on Board meetings.

For a translator, accessibility concerns, or other issues related to attending the meeting, contact the Clerk of the County Board at 612-348-3081 or board.clerk@hennepin.us.

Reappointments

When your term ends, you may apply for reappointment. The application process is the same.