The 17 members include a chair who serves at-large and 16 members who each represent a geographically defined council district. All members serve at the pleasure of the governor. Members cannot hold elected public office and must reside within the council district they represent. The council is organized by committees, which make recommendations to the full board. The standing committees are Environment, Transportation, Community Development, and Management. Council members each serve on at least two committees, attend weekly council meetings and meet regularly with local government officials.
Metropolitan Council members should expect to spend between 25 and 40 hours per month for committee meetings, preparation and briefings, participation in advisory committees and partner events, regular engagement with Council members’ district stakeholders, and attending district meetings and events. Every Council member is expected to:
• Attend semi-monthly Metropolitan Council meetings (currently the second and fourth Wednesday of each month starting at 4:00 PM)
• Attend semi-monthly Committee of the Whole meetings (currently the first and third Wednesday of each month starting at 4:00 PM)
• Serve on at least two Metropolitan Council committees (Environment, Transportation, Community Development and Management)
• Serve on working groups or other advisory bodies established by the Metropolitan Council
• Attend assigned advisory committee meetings
• Meet regularly with local government officials, members of the Legislature, and district constituents
• Attend stakeholder and Metropolitan Council events
• Respond to constituent inquiries
More information about Council Committees can be found at: https://metrocouncil.org/Council-Meetings/Committees.aspx