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Member requirements and responsibilities

Minnesota law requires that a member of the Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission is: (1) a resident of Olmsted County, and (2) not an elected official or employee of a government entity.

In addition, the Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission Rules require that a member have:

• A minimum of five years’ work experience in human resources or business management;
• Prior public service, volunteer, or advisory board experience;
• The ability to attend and participate actively and objectively in the competitive examination process for applicants conducted onsite at the Olmsted County Government Center;
• The ability to review and analyze confidential background information on applicants to assess both fitness for service and likelihood of success;
• The ability to attend monthly Commission meetings onsite at the Olmsted County Government Center; and
• The ability to serve a three-year term.

Chester Sewer Advisory Board
For more information, call 507-328-7070.

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

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Olmsted County Zoning Board of Adjustment

Member responsibilities: Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester. The Zoning Board of Adjustment has the authority to grant variances to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance under certain conditions. The Board is also responsible for hearing and deciding any appeals from a decision or interpretation of the Zoning Administrator about the enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance.

Requirements for the position: A resident of Olmsted County (this includes individuals living in the City of Rochester) but cannot be an elected officer or employee of Olmsted County

Olmsted County Parks Commission

Advisory board consists of nine at-large members, one being a County Commissioner. All members serve a 3-year term. Officers consist of a chair, vice-chair, and secretary.

Member responsibilities:

• Usually once every other month on the first Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
• Participate in park and trails planning and monitor performance to ensure quality services.
• Serve on subcommittees per Parks Commission chair request - 3 hours per month, $15.00/meeting, plus mileage for meetings at Park locations.

Contact Karlin Ziegler at 507-328-7086 for more information.

Public Health Services Advisory Board

The Public Health Service Advisory Board (PHSAB) is a citizen board appointed by the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners. Under Minnesota Statute 145A, the Olmsted County Board has authority as Public Health Board.  The Public Health Services Advisory Board acts as a community-based advisory board for both Public Health and the County Health Board on emerging and ongoing public health topics.

Planning Advisory Commission