Community advisory boards and committees

Three Rivers Park District

This board carries out conservation of natural resources through land use, flood control and other needs based upon sound scientific principles for the protection of the public health and welfare and the provident use of natural resources.

Members of the public and local officials can be appointed to serve on this board.

Openings

There are no current openings.

Application

Application details available on Community advisory boards and committees overview.

Structure

There are 7 members.

Two appointed by the County Board.
Five elected
- From 5 separate districts consisting of the area of Hennepin County outside the City of Minneapolis.
- In the same way as County Commissioners.
- Districts 1, 3, and 5 will be elected by voters in 2022, 2026, 2030 and 2032 general elections.
- Districts 2 and 4 will be elected by voters in 2022, 2024, 2028 and 2032 general elections.

Eligibility

A commissioner

Must be a US citizen and execute an oath of office.
May not hold other public office.
May not hold an interest, directly or indirectly, in any contact entered into by the district.

At-large appointees

Must live within Three Rivers Park District outside of Minneapolis for their entire term.

Elected

Must live in the Three Rivers Park District they were elected to represent for the entire term.

Term

Four-year terms.

Responsibilities

Spend between 13 and 20 hours a month on board activities
Approve and set its levy.
Hennepin County board has the authority to review and comment on the district's annual budget. County Board objections or modifications to the budget must be
written and can be overridden by a two/thirds vote of the Park District Board.
Follow duties and powers set forth in Minnesota Statute Chapter 398, sections .07, .08 and .09.