1st Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/23/2010 07:48am
A bill for an act
relating to local government; prohibiting city employees from serving on the
city council or as mayor; 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, neither the mayor nor any 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 August 1, 2010, and applies to
persons elected or appointed to serve as mayor or city council member on or after that date.
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Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 412.02, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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Neither the mayor nor any 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 August 1, 2010, and applies to
persons elected or appointed to serve as mayor or city council member on or after that date.
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