as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/01/2010 03:10pm
A bill for an act
relating to local government; prohibiting city employees from serving on the
city council; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 412.02, by adding a
subdivision; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 410.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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Notwithstanding any charter provision, no city council member may be employed
by the city. For purposes of this section, "employed" refers to full-time permanent
employment as defined by the city's employment policy.
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This section is effective for elections of city council members
occurring after August 1, 2010.
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Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 412.02, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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No city council member may be employed
by the city. For purposes of this subdivision, "employed" refers to full-time permanent
employment as defined by the city's employment policy.
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This section is effective for elections of city council members
occurring after August 1, 2010.
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