The filing period for seats on several government boards and councils to be decided in the November general election opened Tuesday.

The filing period for these positions closes Aug. 14.

As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, the following people have filed:

• International Falls City Council, an at-large and mayor position — Paul Eklund, mayor.

• International Falls School Board, three at-large seats — Mike Holden.

• South Koochiching School Board, three at-large seats — no one has filed.

• Ranier City Council, mayor and two council seats —  no one has filed.

• Littlefork City Council, mayor and two council seats — no one has filed.

• Big Falls City Council, mayor and two council seats, and remaining term on vacated council seat — Leslie Lepisto filed to complete term of vacated seat.