How Can I Make A Difference In My Community? Public Encouraged To Volunteer To Serve On Duluth’s City Boards And Commissions

Although the city council is the most-visible part of our cities government, the progress of our community also depends largely on volunteers who agree to serve on various boards and commissions.  These forums can wield great influence on our regions way of life.

Right now, there are openings on a wide-range of these boards and commissions and the City of Duluth encourages residents to take part.

Current openings include:

• Alcohol, Gambling and Tobacco Commission - 3 year term
• Indigenous Commission - 3 year term
• Commission on Disabilities - 3 year term
• Building Appeal Board – 3 year term (1 vacancy, building trade union rep)
• Duluth Human Rights Commission - 3 year term
• Library Board – 3 year term
• Parks and Recreation Commission – 3 year term, (1 vacancy at large, 1 vacancy in Council District 1)
• Planning Commission - 4 year term
• Tree Commission - 3 year term
• Community Development Committee – 3 year term
• Duluth Parking Commission – 3 year term

To be considered to serve on any of the boards or commissions, complete an application online by clicking here or send a completed application to the City Clerk’s Office, Room 330 of Duluth City Hall, 411 W. 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802. Applications should be received by Friday, March 6, 2015 and are kept on file for two years. Duluth residency is required for most boards and commissions.

For more information or with any questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 218-730-5500 or Daniel Fanning in the Mayor’s Office at 218-730-5307.