HF 637

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 02/05/2015 01:56pm

A bill for an act
relating to local government; authorizing the city of North Branch to increase its
Public Utilities Commission from three to up to five members.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin NORTH BRANCH PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
MEMBERSHIP.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 412.341, subdivision 1, the city
of North Branch may by ordinance increase the membership of the city's Public Utilities
Commission to a maximum of five members. The ordinance must provide for staggered
terms for the commission members. The ordinance may provide that residency within the
city is not a qualification for serving on the commission, and permit up to two members of
the city council to serve on the commission.
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new text begin (b) The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, sections 412.331 to 412.391, that do not
conflict with paragraph (a) apply to the additional members to the same extent that they
apply to the other members of the commission.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of
the city of North Branch and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes,
section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
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