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HF 640

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/21/2011 10:07am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to public safety; requiring background checks for individuals appointed
to coroner or medical examiner staff; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section
390.05.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 390.05, is amended to read:


390.05 MEDICAL EXAMINER OR CORONER STAFF.

new text begin (a) new text end The coroner or medical examiner may appoint one or more assistant coroners
or assistant medical examiners, as necessary to fulfill the duties of the office, subject to
authorization by the county board. Such assistants shall have the same qualifications
as a coroner or medical examiner. When the coroner or medical examiner is absent or
unable to act, assistants shall have the same powers and duties and are subject to the
same limitations as the coroner or medical examiner. The assistants shall be appointed in
writing, shall take an oath that shall be recorded and filed with the county recorder, and
shall be included in the county bond. The assistant shall act by name as assistant coroner
or medical examiner and hold office at the pleasure of the coroner or medical examiner.

new text begin (b) new text end A coroner or medical examiner may appoint one or more investigators, with such
qualifications as the coroner or medical examiner deems appropriate. Such investigators
shall have the powers and duties that are delegated to them by the coroner or medical
examiner. Unless they are public employees of that county, investigators shall be
appointed in writing and take an oath, shall be included in the county bond, and the
oath and appointment shall be recorded and filed with the county recorder. Subject to
authorization of the county board, assistants may be appointed to the unclassified service
and investigators to the classified service of the county.

new text begin (c) The coroner or medical examiner shall request the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension to perform a background check on an individual who is a finalist for
appointment with the office under this section, but may appoint the individual pending
completion of the background check.
 new text end