Citizens Encouraged to Serve on Duluth Boards and Commissions

[Duluth, MN] - Mayor Emily Larson is encouraging Duluth residents to serve on the City of Duluth boards and commissions which currently have vacancies. The City is seeking a diverse pool of applicants for some of its 30 boards and commissions that provide valuable input and leadership on topics that include parks, disabilities, alcohol licensing, planning and zoning, utilities and many others. Having an engaged citizenry helps make Duluth a stronger community. 

To view the entire list of boards and commissions, their roles, meeting schedules and to check for current openings, please check the city’s website at, http://www.duluthmn.gov/boards-commissions/

To be considered to serve on any of the boards or commissions, an application needs to be filled out and submitted to the City Clerk's office. Applications are kept on file for two years. For many boards and commission, Duluth residency is a requirement and some have specific skills or areas of expertise listed. Applications are available on the city’s website, or by calling the City Clerk’s office at (218) 730-5500.

Applications need to be received by Tuesday, February 16^th, 2016 and can be sent to the City Clerk’s office, Room 330, Duluth City Hall, 411 W 1^st Street, Duluth, MN 55802 or they can also be submitted on line by filling out the application and hitting the submit tab at, http://www.duluthmn.gov/boards-commissions/

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