Every two years the mayor has the opportunity to recommend a slate of appointments that act as liaisons to various boards, committees and commissions. These recommended appointments are then voted on by city council.

Mayor Lehman has made the following appointments:

Councilor Jay Whiting - Vice Mayor, MVTA (MN Valley Transit Authority), Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Shakopee (Main Street)

Councilor Angelica Contreras - SCALE (Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency), RTF (Regional Training Facility), Shakopee School District, EDA (Economic Development Authority) President

Councilor Jim DuLaney - SPU (Shakopee Public Utilities), 169 Coalition, Interview Committee

Mayor Matt Lehman - Metro Cities, LMC (League of MN Cities), MLC (Municipal Legislative Commission), IWG (Intergovernmental Working Group), Railroad Committee, Interview Committee

Mayor Lehman reserves the right to realign some roles after the special election to ensure parity among city council members.