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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.

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Olmsted County Zoning Board of Adjustment 

Olmsted County Planning Advisory Commission

The Olmsted County Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) and Planning Advisory Commission (PAC) consists of seven community members, plus one non-voting County Commissioner. Members are appointed to both boards and serve a three-year term.

Member responsibilities:

• Authority to grant variances to the County Zoning Ordinance.
• Provide recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners on zoning, and land use applications.
• Determination of floodplain and shoreland permits.

Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Council/Board Chambers of the Government Center, 151 4th Street SE, Rochester.

State rules require at least two volunteers to live in an unincorporated area of the county (a township).

Have questions? Please contact Allison Sosa at allison.sosa@olmstedcounty.gov for more information.

Olmsted County Parks and Trails 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.

Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG)

The Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG) is the local Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Rochester’s urbanized area. ROCOG is a federally mandated and funded transportation policy-making organization. ROCOG is governed by a 16-member council, made up of elected officials, public school representatives, and community representatives. Community volunteers are asked to serve a three -year term.

MPOs represent local governments and transportation authorities in urbanized areas with populations over 50,000, facilitating the development of transportation plans an ensuring that federal funding is allocated in a manner that is cooperative and comprehensive. MPOs play a crucial role in the planning and implementation of transportation projects, ensuring that local communities have a voice in the decision-making process.

Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month, at 12pm at the Olmsted County 2122 Building.

Have questions? Please contact Allison Sosa at allison.sosa@olmstedcounty.gov for more information.