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The City of Hibbing is always seeking dedicated and interested residents of Hibbing to serve on City Boards / Commissions.
Applications & Selection Policy
We need your commitment and ideas to help advise the elected and appointed officials on matters which promote and maintain the continued healthy growth of the community.
To apply for an appointment to any of the boards, authorities, or commissions, please complete the an application and submit via email. The applications can be found on each board / commission page or on our Applications & Selection Policy page. The application is an Adobe Acrobat PDF file; if you do not have this software loaded on your computer, you may go to the Adobe website and download the software for no charge.
Vacancies as of Jan. 1, 2026:
- Public Utilities Commission (PUC):
- 1 three-year term beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028
Applications are always accepted for future vacancies.
For more information about the various boards, commissions and authorities, contact City Clerk / Deputy City Administrator Candie Seppala at 218-312-1560 or candieseppala@hibbingmn.gov.
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Applications & Selection Policy
We need your commitment and ideas to help advise the elected and appointed officials on matters which promote and maintain the continued healthy growth of the community.
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Chisholm - Hibbing Airport Authority
The purpose of the Chisholm/Hibbing Airport Authority is to provide airport planning services to the Range Regional Airport.
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Fire Fighter Civil Service Commission
The purpose of the Civil Service Fire Fighter Commission is for selection and promotion of Public Safety personnel under the authority of MN Statues Chapter 419 and amendments thereto.
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Gambling Commission
The purpose of the Gambling Commission is to prepare and recommend changes in procedure and practice governing charitable gambling in the City, and to make recommendations with regard to possible changes in City Code provisions governing charitable gambling in the City.
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Heritage Preservation Commission
The purpose of the Heritage Preservation Comission is to Safeguard the heritage of the City by preserving sites and structures which reflect elements of the City's cultural, social, economic, political, visual or architectural history.
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Hibbing Economic Development Authority (HEDA)
HEDA offers development assistance for new and expansion-minded businesses interested in locating in Hibbing.
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Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Check out information about the Housing and Redevelopment Authority.
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Human Rights Commission
The purpose of the Hibbing Human Rights Commission is to secure for all citizens freedom from discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, and age.
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Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to oversee the City Land Use Ordinance and to provide land use recommendations to the City Council.
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Public Library Board
Hibbing Public Library is governed by a seven member Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees represents the library both to the people of Hibbing and to city officials.
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Public Utilities Commission - HPUC
The Hibbing Public Utilities owns and operates a cogenerating power plant which provides both steam and electricity for distribution to our service area.