Credit Committee Responsibilities
Credit Committee members review financial documents and then make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Items to be reviewed include, but are not limited to, the approval of loan applications, grant applications, land sales, leases, and bond issues.
Credit Committee Expectations
Credit committee members attend monthly meetings at the Port Authority office in downtown Saint Paul. Meetings are generally at 1:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Committee members receive a $55 stipend for each meeting attended. The Port Authority does ask committee members for one week’s notice if they are unable to fulfill their obligation in any given month.
Candidate Qualifications
Credit committee members play an important role in our organization. As such, we will only consider candidates with the following qualifications:
1. Saint Paul resident or employee of a Saint Paul organization; east metro will be considered
2. Commitment to the economic vitality of Saint Paul
3. Familiar with the work of the Saint Paul Port Authority
4. Work experience in the financial sector
5. Solid understanding of credit underwriting processes and procedures
6. Willingness to serve up to three one-year terms
To Apply
Interested candidates should apply by filling out the form below and submitting by September 25, 2026. Learn more about the Saint Paul Port Authority at: SPPA.COM