How to apply

If you see an opening that you're interested in, follow these steps to apply.

See current openings

1. Create a member profile in our Legislative Information Management System (LIMS).
2. Login to your profile.
3. Find an open seat on the current openings page. This page:
   • Shows all open seats and their requirements.
   • Links to details about each board or commission.
4. Select a seat and press apply to begin the process.
5. Complete the application:
   • Required fields are marked with an asterisk.
   • Some fields are public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
   • Note that the demographic questionnaire is optional.

Create a profile

Requirements to serve

To serve on on a board or commission, you must meet these requirements:

• Be a resident of the City of Minneapolis.
• Not be a current employee of the City of Minneapolis.
• May only serve on one advisory board at a time.
• Cannot be on the same board as a close family member.

In certain cases, these requirements can be waived by the City Council and Mayor.

How to chose a seat

Some seats have specific requirements, such as:

• Be a resident of a specific ward.
• Have certain credentials or qualifications. 
• Have specific life experience.

Be sure to select a seat that is a match for you. You can apply for more than one open seat. 

Privacy and your data

We will not share your private data

• Only City officials and staff who need to see your profile information and application will have access.
• Some of the data is public under the Minnesota Data Practices Act.

See the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act

Demographic questionnaire

Minneapolis seeks to increase diversity on its boards and commissions. Your answers to this part of the application:

• Are optional and anonymous 
• Help us know if we're reaching diverse applicants
• Do not affect the selection process