Governor Rell is committed to filling vacancies on our state boards and commissions with qualified and dedicated Connecticut residents who want to make a significant impact on state government. In fact, the Governor has made it a top priority to diversify state government, especially when it comes to making appointments for boards and commissions.

Below you will find more information on the procedures to submit your name for consideration. If you are interested in serving, please take the time to fill out the required form below so that our office has your name and background information on file.

Applying for a State Board or Commission

To submit your name for a possible appointment by the Governor, please print and complete the Boards and Commissions Background Form (see link below) and send to:

Office of the Governor

Attn: Director of Boards and Commissions

State Capitol

210 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, Connecticut  06106

Completed background forms may also be faxed to: (860) 524-7357.

List of Boards and Commissions

Select here to access the alphabetical listing of State Boards and Commissions compiled by the Office of the Secretary of the State. Please note that Governor Rell does not have appointing authority to all of the state boards and commissions listed. 

Completing the Background Form:

In order to be considered for an appointment by the Governor, the applicant must complete and sign the required background form. Please click on the link below to print the required background form and send it to the Governor’s office via fax or mail (see address and fax number above).

Select here to access the background form

For more information on possible appointments, please call

the Governor’s Boards and Commissions Office directly at (860) 524-7344.