Dakota County is accepting applications for openings on several advisory committees.

Advisory committee members bring their knowledge, experience and expertise to the decision-making process by serving on panels that are appointed by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners. The following committees have openings:

The Planning Commission reviews plans and makes policy recommendations to the county board in the areas of transportation, transit, parks, greenways, land conservation, water resources and environmental management. The Planning Commission also considers conditional use permits in the shoreland and floodplain areas of Dakota County. The committee meets monthly or as necessary in Apple Valley. Two vacancies.

The Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board provides guidance for and exercises oversight with respect to activities for the Job Training Programs in Dakota and Scott counties. One vacancy.
The Extension Committee assists in approving programs, establishing the budget and evaluating staff to enhance Extension programs. The committee meets four times each year in Farmington. Four vacancies (two youth).

The Dakota County Opioid Response Advisory Committee supports the development of a countywide response to the opioid crisis. One vacancy.

The Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee recommends art projects for county buildings to the county board. The committee meets monthly in Apple Valley. Three vacancies.
Learn more and apply by visiting www.dakotacounty.us, searching advisory and following application instructions.