Advisory Committees
Dakota County advisory committees support county government by involving residents in the decision-making process, meeting requirements of state law, helping to define community norms and standards, providing technical expertise, serving as advocates, offering feedback, and reflecting the diverse interests of county clients and residents.
The Dakota County Board of Commissioners appoints members to nine advisory committees.
Apply for advisory committees
For questions or help with the application process, contact the Office of the County Manager at 651-438-4418 or county.admin@co.dakota.mn.us.
Member policy
Appointees cannot miss three consecutive meetings or 50 percent of the meetings during any consecutive 12-month period. For more information of committee policies, see the Advisory Committee Membership Policy.
Youth membership
Youth members of Dakota County Advisory Committees get to advise the county board on issues that matter to Dakota County residents. They also get the opportunity to connect with county commissioners and high-level staff and learn more about what a county does.
Dakota County accepts applications for appointment to youth-specific seats on its Advisory Committees. There are two seats on each of the following committees: Public Art Advisory Committee, Library Advisory Committee and Extension Committee.
To be eligible for appointment on a committee, youth applicants must:
- Live in Dakota County during their term.
- Be a sophomore, junior or senior in high school (or home school equivalent).
Terms for Public Art Advisory Committee and Library Advisory Committee run from January–December (sometimes someone is appointed mid-year if there is a vacancy). Extension Committee terms run January–August (sometimes someone is appointed mid-year if there is a vacancy).
Youth members commit to one-year terms, with an option for a one-year extension (two years maximum).
Youth members receive $50 per meeting to reimburse them for their time — same as adult committee members.