as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/04/2014 09:13am
A bill for an act
relating to waters; prohibiting county commissioners from serving as drainage
inspectors; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 103E.065.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 103E.065, is amended to read:
In counties or watershed districts having drainage systems constructed in accordance
with this chapter, the drainage authority shall appoint a competent person as drainage
inspector. new text begin The inspector must not be a county commissioner. new text end The inspector may be the
county highway engineer. The inspector shall examine the drainage systems designated
by the drainage authority. The drainage authority shall specify the appointment period
and compensation.