Board & Commissions

Board & Commissions
Board and commission positions represent an opportunity for interested residents of Marshall to become more involved in local government activities. Interested residents can obtain additional information and applications from the City Administrator's Office at the Municipal Building, 344 West Main Street, Marshall, MN. Call 507-537-6760 or visit the following website: www.ci.marshall.mn.us. The completed application and consent form should be returned to City Hall. Appointments will be made by the Mayor and City Council as set forth in policy statements. APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED.

Mayor & City Council
City of Marshall


Adult Community Center CommissionThe Adult Community Center Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 noon at the Adult Community Center. The Adult Community Center Commission is comprised of four members at large + two members from the Marshall Area Senior Center (M.A.S.C.) + one Councilmember -totaling seven members. Appointments for this commission begin their three-year term on May 1st. Each member of this commission is eligible to serve two consecutive terms.

Adult Community Center Commission

Airport CommissionThe Airport Commission meets on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at the Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport-Marshall/Ryan Field (Arrival/Departure Building-Conference Room).

Airport Commission Charter

Charter CommissionThe Charter Commission meets "At Call". The Charter Commission is comprised of two groups totaling up to 15 individuals (one of which is a Councilmember). Each group is a four-year term and appointments are made by the district judges, not by the City and begin in December.

Charter Commission Charter

Community Services Advisory BoardThe Community Services Advisory Board meets on the 1st Wednesday in February/April/June/August/October/December at 4:45 p.m. at City Hall. The Community Services Advisory Board is comprised of 9 members at large + 1 School Board Member +  1 Councilmember + 1 City staff (non-voting) - totaling 11 members. Appointments for this board begin their three-year term on March 1st. Each member of this commission is eligible to serve two consecutive terms.

Community Services Advisory Commission Charter

Visit Marshall, MN

Visit Marshall, MN meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. at the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Office. Visit Marshall, MN is comprised of 4 members at large + 3 Hotel Members + 1 Food and Beverage Member + 1 SMSU Representative + 1 councilmember, totaling 10 members. Appointments for this board begin their three-year term on January 1st. 

Visit Marshall, MN Charter

Economic Development AuthorityThe Economic Development Authority meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. at the Bello Cucina. The Economic Development Authority is comprised of five members at large and two Councilmembers. Appointments for this board begin their six-year term on June 1st. Each member of this commission is eligible to serve two consecutive terms.

Economic Development Authority Charter

Library BoardThe Library Board meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Board Room. The Library Board is comprised of five members at large + two members from the County + one County Board Commissioner + one Councilmember - totaling nine members. Appointments (at large) for this board begin their three-year term on January 1st. These five members are eligible to serve two consecutive terms.

Library Board Charter

Marshall Municipal Utilities CommissionThe Marshall Municipal Utilities Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Marshall Municipal Utilities-Board Room. The Marshall Municipal Utilities Commission is comprised of five members and one Council Liaison. Appointments for this commission begin their five-year term on June 1st. Each member of this commission is eligible to serve two consecutive terms.

Marshall Municipal Utilities Commission Charter

MERIT Center CommissionThe MERIT Center Commission meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the MERIT Center. The MERIT Center shall consist of no more than 18 members.

MERIT Center Commission Charter

Planning CommissionThe Planning Commission meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall-Council Chambers (Upper Level). The Planning Commission is comprised of seven members and one Council Liaison. Appointments for this commission begin their three-year term on June 1st. Each member of this commission is eligible to serve two consecutive terms.

When planning and zoning applications are received from the orderly annexation area of the city, two township representatives serve as full voting members on the Marshall Planning Commission.

Planning Commission Charter

Police Advisory BoardThe Police Advisory Board meets "At Call". The Police Advisory Board is comprised of three members and one Council Liaison. Appointments for this commission begin their three-year term on June 1st. Each member of this commission is eligible to serve two consecutive terms.

Police Advisory Board Charter

Public Housing CommissionThe Public Housing Commission meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 3:30 p.m. at the Parkview Apartments Board Room. The Public Housing Commission is comprised of five members and one Council Liaison. Appointments for this commission begin their five-year term on June 1st. Each member of this commission is eligible to serve two consecutive terms.

Public Housing Commission Charter