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Advisory Commissions

The City Council is assisted in its decision-making process by three appointed advisory commissions that work on a volunteer basis. The advisory commissions are the Airport Relations Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission.

When to Apply for Advisory Commissions

The City Council fills all vacancies on advisory commissions in January. The terms begin in February following Council approval. Unless the appointment is to fill an unexpired term on a commission, all appointments are for three years.


If You Would Like to Be a Commissioner

·	The city announces vacancies on the advisory commissions in the West St. Paul/Mendota Heights "Sun Current" and the "South West Review. "
·	Interested candidates are encouraged to submit letters to the City Administrator expressing their interest and qualifications.
·	The City Council will schedule brief interviews with all candidates and will select individuals for appointment based on criteria that includes personal and professional experience which may relate to the subject areas of the board or commission and knowledge of the community.

 

• Airport Relations Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Planning Commission