The city of Duluth is looking for a few good men and women to help with the business of running the city. There are a number of city boards and commissions that either have vacancies or will have them in the near future.The city of Duluth has approximately 50 boards and commissions, each providing valuable input and leadership on topics that include disabilities, alcohol licensing, planning and zoning, and many others.
To be considered to serve on any of the boards or commissions, an application needs to be filled out. Applications are kept on file for two years.
For most of the boards and commissions, Duluth residency is required.
Applications are available on the city's web site, or by calling the City Clerk's office at 730-5500. Applications need to be sent to the City Clerk's office, Room 330, 411 W. 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802.
Current openings:
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- Alcohol, Gambling and Tobacco Commission: One vacancy, 3-year term. Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the Duluth for at least one year immediately preceding his/her appointment.
- Building Appeal Board: Four vacancies (realtor, building trade union, two general citizens).
- Commission on Disabilities: Two vacancies, 3 year terms.
- Community Development Committee: Two vacancies (At Large), 3-year terms.
- Duluth Public Arts Commission: Six vacancies, 3-year terms.
- Heritage Preservation Commission: One vacancy (must be preservation professional), 3-year terms.
- Housing and Redevelopment Authority: One vacancy, 5-year term. Must be a resident of the area of operation of the authority; no public officer or employee is eligible to serve as a commissioner.
- Library Board: One vacancy.
- Parking Commission: One vacancy (Council District 5), 3-year term.
- Parks and Recreation Commission: Three vacancies (Council District 2, at large, recreation professional), 3-year terms.
- Planning Commission: Two vacancies, 4-year terms
- Technical Design Advisory Committee for the Downtown Waterfront Mixed Use-Design Review District: Two vacancies (Area representative, At Large), 3-year terms.
- Tree Commission: Two vacancies, 3-year terms.
- Water and Gas Service Hearing Board: Three vacancies, 3-year terms
To view the entire list of boards and commissions and the current openings, please check the city's Web site at www.duluthmn.gov/clerk/boards_commissions/index.cfm .
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