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 March 4 through April 4 at 5 p.m.

Birth Justice Community Advisory Board

• 8 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

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

Human Resources Board

• 1 At large position
• Review eligibility before applying for the Human Resources Board

Race Equity Advisory Council

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

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board

• 2 private sector business positions
• 1 community based organization position
• Review eligibility and application materials before applying for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board

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 and other reasonable accommodations, 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.