There are many opportunities for leadership in the St. James Community. Some of these boards and commissions you must be elected– others you are appointed by the board.
City of St. James
1205 6th Avenue South
507-375-3241
www.ci.stjames.mn.us
City Council
- Appointed: By election
- Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 5:30 pm at the City Hall.
- Open to the public
Economic Development Authority (EDA)
- Appointed: By mayor
Planning Commission
- Appointed: By mayor
Airport Commission
- Appointed: By mayor
Parks & Recreation Board
- Appointed: By mayor
Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA)
- Appointed: By mayor
Police Commission
- Appointed: By mayor
Watonwan County
710 2nd Ave S
507-375-1210
www.co.watonwan.mn.us
County Commissioners
- Appointed: By election
- Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 9:00 am at County Courthouse
- Open to the public
Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors
- Appointed: By election
- Meetings: 3rd Monday of the month 8:00 am at Watonwan County Resource Center (108 8th Street S). 2nd Monday of the month if 3rd Monday falls on a legal holiday.
- Open to the public
Library Board
- Appointed: By County Commissioners
- Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month 6:00 pm at the Library
- Open to the Public
U of M Extension Advisory Commission
- Appointed: By County Commissioners
School District 840
500 3rd Ave S
507-375-5974
www.stjames.k12.mn.us/page/2457
School Board
- Appointed: By election
- Meetings: 2nd Mondays at 6:00 pm at Armstrong School Media Center
- Open to the Public
Community Education
- Appointed: By current board
District 840 Foundation
- Appointed: By current board
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
- Appointed: By current board
St. James Area Chamber of Commerce
602 2nd Avenue South
507-375-3333
Chamber Page
- Appointed: By current board
St. James Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
602 2nd Avenue South
507-375-3333
CVB Page
- Appointed: By current board
St. James Area Foundation
Current Chair: Melissa Lueth
507-375-5917
PO Box 165 (Foundation Box)
- Appointed: By current board
- Meetings: 2nd Friday of the month at Encore Coffee Cafe
- Open to the public