Learn more about available volunteer board and commission positions

Olmsted County is committed to building diverse advisory boards and commissions to provide community input to the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners on the public services which the county offers. We seek members representing an array of the protected classes outlined in the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Please note: Volunteers can only serve on one volunteer board/commission at a time.

Available positions
The Olmsted County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for the following volunteer boards/commissions:

Applications for appointment to Olmsted County volunteer boards/commissions are accepted online. Fill out an online application or email InternalServicesSupport@olmstedcounty.gov to request an application.

Learn more about the different boards and commissions.

Board/Commission Number of open positions
Civil Services Advisory Board 0

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

 0

Human Services Advisory Board 

Member responsibilities:

  • Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday from 7 - 9 a.m.
  • Members could serve on subcommittees where they are interested or were assigned by Chairperson. No more than one by choice or assignment.
  • Reimbursements: $25 per meeting up to a maximum of 26 meetings per year.

Requirements for position: There are no specific geographic or interest group requirements for these positions. The Advisory Board prefers a balance of city/non-city representation on the board.

1 consumer position

2 at large positions
Extension Committee
For more information, call 507-328-6214		 1
Human Rights Commission 2
Joint Airport Zoning Board
For more information call 507-328-2000		 0

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

0
Rochester Public Library Board 0

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, MN 55904. 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

 2

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 per month on the third Tuesday at 5 p.m.
  • Participate in park 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.

 1

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.

 0
Planning Advisory Commission 0
Rochester-Olmsted Council of Governments (ROCOG)