<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>Innovation and imposing duties on the commission; establishing Minnovation <br/>
<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>Council and imposing powers and duties of council; authorizing innovation and <br/>
<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>redesign grants; providing for home rule charter commission for contiguous <br/>
<a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>counties; establishing the Task Force for Policy Innovation and Research; <br/>
<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>requiring reports; appropriating money;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>section 3.971, by adding a subdivision; proposing coding for new law in <br/>
<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>Minnesota Statutes, chapters 3; 465; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>Statutes, chapter 372A; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 6.80.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br/>
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<a id="bill.1.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>    Section 1. <b>[3.928] COMMISSION ON SERVICE INNOVATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Establishment.</b> The Commission on Service Innovation is <br/>
<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>established to provide the legislature and the Minnovation Council with a strategic plan to <br/>
<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>reengineer the delivery of state and local government services, including the realignment <br/>
<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>of service delivery by region and proximity, the use of new technologies, shared facilities, <br/>
<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>centralized information technologies, and other means of improving efficiency.<br/>
<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Membership.</b> (a) The commission consists of 19 members, appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>(1) one representative of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>(2) one representative of the Minnesota Business Partnership;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.24"></a><var>1.24</var>(3) one representative of the McKnight Foundation;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.25"></a><var>1.25</var>(4) one representative of the Wilder Foundation;<br/>
<a id="pl.1.26"></a><var>1.26</var>(5) one representative of the Bush Foundation;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>(6) one representative of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>(7) one representative of the Citizens League;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>(8) one representative of the Minnesota Association of Townships;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>(9) one representative of the Association of Minnesota Counties;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>(10) one representative of the League of Minnesota Cities;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>(11) one representative of the University of Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>(12) one representative of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>(13) one representative of the Minnesota Association of School Administrators;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>(14) two representatives of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal <br/>
<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>Employees, including one from council 5 and one from council 65;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>(15) one representative of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees;<br/>
<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>(16) one representative of the Service Employees International Union; <br/>
<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>(17) one representative of the Minnesota High Tech Association; and<br/>
<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>(18) the state chief information officer.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>(b) The appointments required by this section must be completed by June 30, <br/>
<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>2010. Appointing authorities shall notify the state chief information officer when making <br/>
<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>their appointments. The members of the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>appointing authorities.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Organization.</b> (a) Within two weeks after completion of the appointments <br/>
<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>under subdivision 2, the state chief information officer shall convene the first meeting of <br/>
<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>the commission. The state chief information officer shall provide meeting space for the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>commission. The commission shall select co-chairpersons from its appointed membership <br/>
<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>at the first meeting. Members of the legislature may attend the meetings of the commission <br/>
<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>and participate as nonvoting members of the commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>(b) The commission shall provide notice of its meetings to the public and to <br/>
<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>interested members of the legislature. Meetings of the commission are subject to chapter <br/>
<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>13D. The commission shall post all reports required under this section on the Legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>Coordinating Commission Web site.<br/>
<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>(c) The commission may solicit and receive private contributions. Money received <br/>
<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>under this paragraph is deposited in a special revenue account and appropriated to the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>commission for the purposes of this section. The commission may provide per diem <br/>
<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>payments to voting members as determined by the commission from the appropriation <br/>
<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>in this paragraph. No public money may be used to provide payment of per diems or <br/>
<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>expenses for members of the commission. The commission may hire staff to assist the <br/>
<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>commission in its work.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>(d) The commission shall solicit and coordinate public input. The commission <br/>
<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>must use its best efforts to maximize public involvement in the work of the commission, <br/>
<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>including the use of best practices in social media. The commission may retain an expert <br/>
<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>in the use of social media to assist in public outreach and involvement.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Reporting.</b> (a) Beginning August 1, 2010, the commission shall publish <br/>
<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>electronic monthly reports on its progress, including a description of upcoming agenda <br/>
<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>items.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>(b) By January 15 of each year, beginning in 2011, the commission shall report to <br/>
<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with <br/>
<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>jurisdiction over state government policy and finance regarding its work under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>and to the Board of Innovation established under section 465.7902, with a strategic plan <br/>
<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>containing findings and recommendations to improve state and local government delivery <br/>
<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>of public services. The strategic plan must address:<br/>
<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>(1) how to enhance the public involvement and input as the public uses state and <br/>
<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>local government services and public schools;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>(2) how technology can be leveraged to reduce costs and enhance quality;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>(3) how service innovation will conserve substantial financial resources; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>(4) a transition plan and governance structure that will facilitate high-quality <br/>
<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>innovation and change in the future;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>(5) how service innovation will increase value or results per dollar spent; <br/>
<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>(6) the design for a platform that will facilitate high-quality innovation and evaluate <br/>
<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>state and local government structural redesign in the future;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>(7) how to improve public sector employee productivity;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>(8) the security of individual data and government programs;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>(9) data transparency and accountability;<br/>
<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>(10) centralized and shared services; and<br/>
<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>(11) data interoperability across jurisdictions.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>The strategic plan shall also provide a process to review and modify <br/>
<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>recommendations at regular intervals in the future based on specific results measured <br/>
<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>at regular intervals.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>The strategic plan shall also include any proposed legislation necessary to implement <br/>
<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>the commission's recommendations.<br/>
<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Expiration.</b> This section expires June 30, 2012.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.1.0"></a><a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>    Section 1. <b>[372A.01] HOME RULE CHARTER FOR CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>Any two or more contiguous counties in the state may propose a county home rule <br/>
<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>charter commission as provided in this chapter.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>The county board of each contiguous county shall adopt a resolution to establish a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>home rule charter commission for the counties. The resolution must name the contiguous <br/>
<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>counties proposing to establish the charter commission.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.2.0"></a><a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[372A.02] CHARTER COMMISSION; NOMINATIONS AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var><b>APPOINTMENTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Publication.</b> Within 30 days after the date of the resolution in section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>372A.01, the county board of each county shall publish the resolution and a notice inviting <br/>
<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>interested persons to apply to the county board of commissioners for consideration by the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>county board and the joint legislative delegation for nomination to the charter commission. <br/>
<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>The resolution and notice must be published at least once a week for two successive weeks <br/>
<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>in a qualified newspaper of general circulation within each county. If one newspaper is a <br/>
<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>qualified newspaper of general circulation for more than one county, those counties may <br/>
<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>publish jointly. The county boards shall furnish copies of the applications to the members <br/>
<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>of the joint legislative delegation.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Nomination.</b> (a) Within 60 days after the date of the resolution in section <br/>
<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>372A.01, the county board of each county shall nominate 15 persons as candidates for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>appointment to a charter commission to propose a charter to provide for the form of <br/>
<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>county government for the counties. Three persons who reside in the district must be <br/>
<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>nominated for each of the county commissioner districts in each county. Immediately <br/>
<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>following selection of the nominees, the county board of each county shall submit the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>nominations, together with the county board resolution, to the chief judge of the district <br/>
<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>court with jurisdiction in the county.<br/>
<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>(b) Within 75 days after the date of the resolution in section 372A.01, the joint <br/>
<a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>legislative delegation of each county shall nominate six persons who reside in the county <br/>
<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>as candidates for appointment to a charter commission to propose a charter to provide for <br/>
<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>the form of county government for the counties. The six persons must be nominated <br/>
<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>without regard to county commissioner districts. Immediately following selection of the <br/>
<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>nominees, the delegation shall submit the nominations to the chief judge of the district <br/>
<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>court with jurisdiction in the county. For purposes of this section, "joint legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>delegation" means all elected members of the house of representatives and senate <br/>
<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>whose legislative district includes a portion of a county proposing a home rule charter <br/>
<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>commission under section 372A.01.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Appointment.</b> Within 30 days after the last submission of nominations, the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>chief judge shall appoint to the charter commission seven members for each county, one <br/>
<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>appointee for each county commissioner district in each county, selected from those who <br/>
<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>were nominated by county commissioner district, and two appointees from each county <br/>
<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>who were nominated to serve from the county without regard to county commissioner <br/>
<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>districts. The commission members must be qualified voters in the county from which <br/>
<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>they are appointed. A person is not disqualified from serving on the charter commission <br/>
<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>because the person holds an elective or appointive office. The appointing authority shall <br/>
<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>fill any vacancies. Appointments must be filed with the board of county commissioners <br/>
<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>of the county in which the appointee resides. An appointee must file an acceptance with <br/>
<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>the board within ten days after notification of the appointment or be considered to have <br/>
<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>declined the appointment.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.3.0"></a><a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[372A.03] CHARTER COMMISSION; TERMS; ADMINISTRATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Chair; rules.</b> The charter commission shall meet within 30 days <br/>
<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>after the initial appointment, elect a chair from among the members, and establish rules, <br/>
<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>including quorum requirements, for its operation and procedures.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Expenses and administration.</b> The members of the charter commission <br/>
<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>receive no compensation except reimbursement for expenses actually incurred in the <br/>
<a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>course of  their duties. The board of county commissioners of each county may make <br/>
<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>appropriations to the charter commission to be used to employ research and clerical <br/>
<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>assistance, for supplies, and to meet expenses considered necessary by the charter <br/>
<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>commission. The charter commission may request and receive assistance from any county <br/>
<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>official. If requested, a personnel director shall assist the  charter commission to test and <br/>
<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>hire employees. If requested, a county attorney shall provide legal services.<br/>
<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Terms.</b> Members of the charter commission hold office until a final report <br/>
<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>has been made under section 372A.04.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.4.0"></a><a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[372A.04] CHARTER COMMISSION; POWERS AND DUTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Report to county boards.</b> The charter commission shall deliver <br/>
<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>to the board of county commissioners of each contiguous county either (1) its report <br/>
<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>determining that the present form of county government is adequate for the county and <br/>
<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>that a charter is not necessary or desirable, or (2) a draft of a proposed charter. The report <br/>
<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>must be signed by a majority of the members of the charter commission.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Contents of report.</b>  The proposed charter may provide for any form of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>government consistent with the Constitution of the state of Minnesota. It may provide for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>the establishment and administration of all departments of a county government and for <br/>
<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>the regulation of all local county functions. It may abolish or consolidate any department <br/>
<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>or agency. It must provide for present functions to be assumed by new elective or <br/>
<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>appointive officers as provided in the charter and may provide for other powers consistent <br/>
<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>with other law. It must provide methods of procedure in respect to the operation of the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>government created and the duties of all officers. It must provide for a home rule charter <br/>
<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>commission consistent with article XII, section 5, of the Constitution of the state of <br/>
<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>Minnesota and may provide for alternative methods for amending or abandoning the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>charter consistent with the Constitution. A county may be authorized to acquire by <br/>
<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation or sell or lease any property needed for the full <br/>
<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>discharge of its duties and powers.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Public hearings.</b>  The charter commission must hold at least one public <br/>
<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>hearing on the report in each of the county commissioner districts. Based upon the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>public hearings, the charter commission may revise the report. The revised report must <br/>
<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>be signed by a majority of the members of the charter commission, and delivered to <br/>
<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>the county boards.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.5.0"></a><a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[372A.05] ELECTION; BALLOT.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Procedure; notice.</b> Upon delivery of the final proposed charter to the <br/>
<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>board of county commissioners in each county, each board shall submit it to the voters in <br/>
<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>that county at a general election. The notice of election must contain the complete charter <br/>
<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>and must be published once a week for two successive weeks in a qualified newspaper <br/>
<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>of general circulation within each county.<br/>
<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Ballot form.</b> The ballot must at least contain the following question <br/>
<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>with additional descriptive language, approved by the secretary of state, that the charter <br/>
<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>commission may include:<br/>
<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>"Shall the proposed county charter be adopted?<br/>
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<td><a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var><br/>
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<td>Yes <br/>
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<td><a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var><br/>
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<td></td>
<td>No <span>
                     							.....
                     						</span>"<br/>
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</table><a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>The voter shall place an "X" after one of the last two words to express the voter's choice.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.6.0"></a><a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[372A.06] ADOPTION OF CHARTER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>If a majority of the votes cast in a county on the proposition are in favor of the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>proposed charter, it must be considered adopted for that county. The charter takes effect <br/>
<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>two years after the election.<br/>
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<a id="bill.2.7.0"></a><a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>    Sec. 7. <b>[372A.07] HOME RULE CHARTER COUNTY POWERS AND DUTIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>General rule.</b> Unless specifically provided otherwise in general laws <br/>
<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>or statutes, the term "county" when used in Minnesota Statutes or any general legislative <br/>
<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>act includes home rule charter counties organized under this chapter. In addition to powers <br/>
<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>and duties granted or imposed under its charter, a home rule charter county has all the <br/>
<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>powers granted a county by law and all of the duties imposed upon it by law. If a charter <br/>
<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>provision conflicts with a general law, the requirements of the law prevail.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>    Subd. 2. <b>County bonds and indebtedness.</b> All general and special laws authorizing <br/>
<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>a county to incur indebtedness or issue bonds are subject to the charter if the charter <br/>
<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>provisions are not in conflict with general laws relating to indebtedness.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Personnel exception.</b> A home rule charter does not apply to personnel <br/>
<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>matters relating to employees of a county, which continue to be governed by law.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.1.0"></a><a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>    Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 3.971, is amended by adding a subdivision <br/>
<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>to read:<br/>
<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>    Subd. 9. <b>Recommendations to the Minnovation Council.</b> The legislative auditor <br/>
<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>may make recommendations to the Minnovation Council established under section <br/>
<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>465.7902 that will assist the council in accomplishing its duties.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.2.0"></a><a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>    Sec. 2. <b>[465.7901] DEFINITIONS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Agency.</b> "Agency" means a department, agency, board, or other <br/>
<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>instrumentality of state government that has jurisdiction over an administrative rule or <br/>
<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>law from which a waiver is sought under section 465.7903. If no specific agency has <br/>
<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>jurisdiction over such a law, agency refers to the attorney general.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Council.</b> "Council" means the Minnovation Council established by <br/>
<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>section 465.7902.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Local government unit.</b> "Local government unit" means a county, home <br/>
<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>rule charter or statutory city, school district, town, or special taxing district.<br/>
<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Metropolitan agency.</b> "Metropolitan agency" has the meaning given in <br/>
<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>section 473.121, subdivision 5a.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Metropolitan area.</b> "Metropolitan area" has the meaning given in section <br/>
<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>473.121, subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Metropolitan Council.</b> "Metropolitan Council" means the Metropolitan <br/>
<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>Council established by section 473.123.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Scope.</b> As used in sections 465.7901 to 465.7909, the terms defined in <br/>
<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>this section have the meanings given them.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.3.0"></a><a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>    Sec. 3. <b>[465.7902] MINNOVATION COUNCIL.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Membership.</b> The Minnovation Council consists of 16 members, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>appointed as follows:<br/>
<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>(1) two members of the senate, appointed by the Subcommittee on Committees of <br/>
<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, one member of the majority caucus <br/>
<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>and one member of the largest minority caucus;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>(2) two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>house, one member of the majority caucus and one member of the largest minority caucus;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>(3) the commissioner of management and budget;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var>(4) the commissioner of administration;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>(5) the state chief information officer;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>(6) an administrative law judge appointed by the chief administrative law judge;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>(7) the state auditor; <br/>
<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>(8) two members with a background in academic research concerning system <br/>
<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>redesign and delivery, including one member appointed by the chancellor of the Minnesota <br/>
<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>State Colleges and Universities and one member appointed by the president of the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>University of Minnesota;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>(9) one member with experience in the leadership of nonprofit organizations, <br/>
<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>appointed by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>(10) one member with experience in foundation leadership appointed by the <br/>
<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>Minnesota Council on Foundations;<br/>
<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>(11) one member with experience as a leader of a for-profit corporation, appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; <br/>
<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>(12) one member representing public employees appointed by the American <br/>
<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and<br/>
<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>(13) one member representing the public sector redesign community appointed <br/>
<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>by the Citizens League.<br/>
<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>All members must have experience or interest in the work of system redesign or public <br/>
<a id="pl.8.35"></a><var>8.35</var>sector innovation. The legislative members serve as nonvoting members. Only members <br/>
<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>designated in clauses (3) to (7) may vote on proposed rule or law waivers under section <br/>
<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>465.7903. A commissioner serving on the council may designate an employee from the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>commissioner's agency to serve as the commissioner's designee. A person registered as a <br/>
<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>lobbyist under chapter 10A may not be a member of the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Duties of council.</b> The council shall:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>(1) accept applications from local government units and nonprofit organizations for <br/>
<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>waivers of administrative rules and temporary, limited exemptions from enforcement of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>procedural requirements in state law as provided in section 465.7903, and determine <br/>
<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>whether to approve, modify, or reject the application;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>(2) accept applications for grants to local government units and related organizations <br/>
<a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>proposing to design models or plans for innovative service delivery and management as <br/>
<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>provided in section 465.7905, and determine whether to approve, modify, or reject the <br/>
<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>application;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>(3) accept applications from eligible local government units for service-sharing <br/>
<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>grants as provided in section 465.7905, and determine whether to approve, modify, <br/>
<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>or reject the application;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>(4) make recommendations to the legislature for the authorization of pilot projects <br/>
<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>for the implementation of innovative service delivery activities that require statutory <br/>
<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>authorization;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>(5) make recommendations to the legislature regarding the elimination of state <br/>
<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>mandates that inhibit local government efficiency, innovation, and cooperation by <br/>
<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>prescribing specific processes for achieving a desired outcome;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>(6) investigate and review the role of unfunded state mandates in intergovernmental <br/>
<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>relations and assess their impact on state and local government objectives and <br/>
<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>responsibilities;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>(7) make recommendations to the governor and the legislature regarding:<br/>
<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>(i) allowing flexibility for local units of government in complying with specific <br/>
<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>unfunded state mandates for which terms of compliance are unnecessarily rigid or <br/>
<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>complex;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>(ii) reconciling any two or more unfunded state mandates that impose contradictory <br/>
<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>or inconsistent requirements;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>(iii) terminating unfunded state mandates that are duplicative, obsolete, or lacking <br/>
<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>in practical utility;<br/>
<a id="pl.9.34"></a><var>9.34</var>(iv) suspending, on a temporary basis, unfunded state mandates that are not vital <br/>
<a id="pl.9.35"></a><var>9.35</var>to public health and safety and that compound the fiscal difficulties of local units of <br/>
<a id="pl.9.36"></a><var>9.36</var>government, including recommendations for initiating the suspensions;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>(v) consolidating or simplifying unfunded state mandates or the planning or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>reporting requirements of the mandates, in order to reduce duplication and facilitate <br/>
<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>compliance by local units of government with those mandates; and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>(vi) establishing common state definitions or standards to be used by local units of <br/>
<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>government in complying with unfunded state mandates that use different definitions or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>standards for the same terms or principles; <br/>
<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>(8) identify relevant unfunded state mandates;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>(9) upon request of the legislature, review individual state agencies, boards, <br/>
<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>commissions, or councils for purposes of  making recommendations to the legislature on <br/>
<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>whether the group should continue or should be sunset;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>(10) facilitate proposals for grants made by eligible applicants; and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>(11) make recommendations on topics to the Legislative Audit Commission for <br/>
<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>program evaluations that are likely to result in recommendations that will improve the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>cost-effective delivery of government services.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>Each recommendation under clause (7) must, to the extent practicable, identify <br/>
<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>the specific unfunded state mandates to which the recommendation applies. The <br/>
<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>commissioners or directors of state agencies responsible for the promulgation or <br/>
<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>enforcement of the unfunded mandates addressed in clauses (5) to (11) shall assist the <br/>
<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>council in carrying out the council's duties under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Additional coordinating functions.</b> The council may also:<br/>
<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>(1) serve as a clearinghouse for existing ideas and information from community <br/>
<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>leaders;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>(2) provide a Web site where interested parties may share information and practices;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>(3) receive recommendations from the legislative auditor concerning waivers and <br/>
<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>other initiatives within the council's jurisdiction;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>(4) conduct research concerning innovation in service delivery and local government <br/>
<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>efficiency, innovation, and cooperation;<br/>
<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>(5) facilitate regional dialogue concerning successful innovation and collaboration; <br/>
<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>and<br/>
<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>(6) use its best efforts to maximize public involvement in its work, including the use <br/>
<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>of best practices in social media.<br/>
<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Staff.</b> The council shall hire an executive director who serves as the state's <br/>
<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>chief innovation officer. The council may hire other staff or consultants as necessary to <br/>
<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>perform its duties. The commissioner of administration must provide administrative <br/>
<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>support services to the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Terms and removal.</b> Members serve at the pleasure of the appointing <br/>
<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>authority.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Available resources.</b> The duties imposed under sections 465.7902 to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>465.7907 must be performed to the extent possible given existing resources.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.4.0"></a><a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>    Sec. 4. <b>[465.7903] RULE AND LAW WAIVER REQUESTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Generally.</b> (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a local <br/>
<a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>government unit or a nonprofit organization may request the Minnovation Council to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>grant a waiver from one or more administrative rules or a temporary, limited exemption <br/>
<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>from enforcement of state procedural laws governing delivery of services by the local <br/>
<a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>government unit or nonprofit organization. Two or more local government units may <br/>
<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var>submit a joint application for a waiver or exemption under this section if they propose <br/>
<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>to cooperate in providing a service or program that is subject to the rule or law. Before <br/>
<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>a local unit of government may submit an application to the council, the governing <br/>
<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>body of the local government unit must approve, in concept, the proposed waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>exemption at a meeting required to be public under chapter 13D. A waiver or exemption <br/>
<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>granted to a nonprofit organization under this section applies to services provided to <br/>
<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>all of the organization's clients.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>(b) A school district that is granted a variance from rules of the commissioner of <br/>
<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>education under section 122A.163 need not apply to the council for a waiver of those rules <br/>
<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>under this section. A school district may not seek a waiver of rules under this section if <br/>
<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>the commissioner of education has authority to grant a variance to the rules under section <br/>
<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>122A.163. This paragraph does not preclude a school district from being included in a <br/>
<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>cooperative effort with another local government unit under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Application.</b> (a) A local government unit or nonprofit organization <br/>
<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>requesting a waiver of a rule or exemption from enforcement of a law under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>shall present a written application to the council. The application must include:<br/>
<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>(1) identification of the service or program at issue;<br/>
<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>(2) identification of the administrative rule or the law imposing a procedural <br/>
<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>requirement with respect to which the waiver or exemption is sought; and<br/>
<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>(3) a description of the improved service outcome sought, including an explanation <br/>
<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>of the effect of the waiver or exemption in accomplishing that outcome.<br/>
<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>(b) A local government unit submitting an application must provide a copy to the <br/>
<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>exclusive representative certified under section 179A.12 to represent employees who <br/>
<a id="pl.11.34"></a><var>11.34</var>provide the service or program affected by the requested waiver or exemption.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Review process.</b> (a) Upon receipt of an application, the council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>commence review of the application, as provided in this subdivision. The council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>dismiss an application if it finds that the application proposes a waiver of rules or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>exemption from enforcement of laws that would result in due process violations, violations <br/>
<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>of federal law or the state or federal constitution, or the loss of services to people who <br/>
<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>are entitled to them. If the council does not dismiss an application, the council must <br/>
<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>publish notice in the State Register before it acts on the application. The notice must list <br/>
<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>the name of the local government unit or nonprofit organization requesting the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>exemption, the service or program at issue, and the rule or law with respect to which the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>waiver of exemption is sought.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>(b) The council shall determine whether a law from which an exemption for <br/>
<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>enforcement is sought is a procedural law, specifying how a local government unit or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>nonprofit organization is to achieve an outcome, rather than a substantive law prescribing <br/>
<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>the outcome or otherwise establishing policy. For the purposes of this section, "procedural <br/>
<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>law" does not include a statutory notice requirement. For purposes of this section, <br/>
<a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>"procedural law" may not include any provision related to voting or elections. In making <br/>
<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var>its determination, the council shall consider whether the law specifies such requirements <br/>
<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>as:<br/>
<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>(1) who must deliver a service;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>(2) where the service must be delivered;<br/>
<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>(3) to whom and in what form reports regarding the service must be made; and<br/>
<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>(4) how long or how often the service must be made available to a given recipient.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>(c) If a member of the council also is a commissioner, a commissioner's designee, or <br/>
<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>the state auditor, or is employed by an agency with jurisdiction over a rule or law affected <br/>
<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>by an application, the member must not participate in the decision on the particular waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>or exemption.<br/>
<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>(d) If the application is submitted by a local government unit or a nonprofit <br/>
<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>organization in the metropolitan area or the unit or nonprofit organization requests a <br/>
<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>waiver of a rule or temporary, limited exemptions from enforcement of a procedural <br/>
<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>law over which the Metropolitan Council or a metropolitan agency has jurisdiction, the <br/>
<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>council shall also transmit a copy of the application to the Metropolitan Council for <br/>
<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>review and comment. The Metropolitan Council shall report its comments to the council <br/>
<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>within 60 days of the date the application was transmitted to the Metropolitan Council. <br/>
<a id="pl.12.34"></a><var>12.34</var>The Metropolitan Council may point out any resources or technical assistance it may be <br/>
<a id="pl.12.35"></a><var>12.35</var>able to provide a local government unit or nonprofit organization submitting a request <br/>
<a id="pl.12.36"></a><var>12.36</var>under this section.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>(e) Within 15 days after receipt of the application, the council shall transmit a copy <br/>
<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>of it to the commissioner of each agency having jurisdiction over a rule or law from which <br/>
<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>a waiver or exemption is sought. The agency may mail a notice that it has received an <br/>
<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>application for a waiver or exemption to all persons who have registered with the agency <br/>
<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>under section 14.14, subdivision 1a, identifying the rule or law from which a waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>exemption is requested. If no agency has jurisdiction over the rule or law, the council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>transmit a copy of the application to the attorney general. The agency shall inform the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>council of its agreement with or objection to and grounds for objection to the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>exemption request within 60 days of the date when the application was transmitted to it. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>An agency's failure to respond under this paragraph is considered agreement to the waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>or exemption. The council shall decide whether to grant a waiver or exemption at its next <br/>
<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>regularly scheduled meeting following its receipt of an agency's response or the end of <br/>
<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>the 60-day response period. If consideration of an application is not concluded at that <br/>
<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>meeting, the matter may be carried over to the next meeting of the council. Interested <br/>
<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>persons may submit written comments and requests to present oral comments to the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>council on the waiver or exemption request up to the time of its vote on the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>(f) If the exclusive representative of the affected employees of the requesting local <br/>
<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>government unit objects to the waiver or exemption request, it may inform the council <br/>
<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>of the objection to and the grounds for the objection to the waiver or exemption request <br/>
<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>within 60 days of the receipt of the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>    Subd. 4. <b>Hearing.</b> If the agency or the exclusive representative does not agree <br/>
<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>with the waiver or exemption request, the council shall set a date for a hearing on the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>application. The hearing must be conducted informally at a meeting of the council. <br/>
<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>Persons representing the local government unit shall present their request for the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>exemption, and a representative from the agency shall explain the agency's objection to the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>waiver or exemption. Members of the council may request additional information from <br/>
<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>either party. The council may also request, either before or at the hearing, information <br/>
<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>or comments from representatives of business, labor, local governments, state agencies, <br/>
<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>consultants, and members of the public. If a member of the public requests to present <br/>
<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>comments or information at the hearing, the council must permit the member of the <br/>
<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>public an opportunity to present the comments or information. If necessary, the hearing <br/>
<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>may be continued at a subsequent council meeting. A waiver or exemption requires a <br/>
<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>majority vote of the council members. The council may modify the terms of the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>exemption request in arriving at the agreement required under subdivision 5.<br/>
<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>    Subd. 5. <b>Conditions of agreements.</b> (a) If the council grants a request for a waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.13.36"></a><var>13.36</var>or exemption, the council and the entity making the request shall enter into an agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>providing for the delivery of the service or program that is the subject of the application. <br/>
<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>The agreement must specify desired outcomes and the means of measurement by which <br/>
<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>the council will determine whether the outcomes specified in the agreement have been <br/>
<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>met. The agreement must specify the duration of the waiver or exemption. The duration of <br/>
<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var>a waiver from an administrative rule may be for no less than two years and no more than <br/>
<a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>four years, subject to renewal if both parties agree. An exemption from enforcement of a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>law terminates ten days after adjournment of the regular legislative session held during the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>calendar year following the year when the exemption is granted, unless the legislature has <br/>
<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>acted to extend or make permanent the exemption.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>(b) If the council grants a waiver or exemption, it must report the waiver or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>exemption to the legislature, including the chairs of the governmental operations and <br/>
<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>appropriate policy committees in the house of representatives and senate, and the governor <br/>
<a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>within 30 days.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>(c) The council may reconsider or renegotiate the agreement if the rule or law <br/>
<a id="pl.14.15"></a><var>14.15</var>affected by the waiver or exemption is amended or repealed during the term of the original <br/>
<a id="pl.14.16"></a><var>14.16</var>agreement. A waiver of a rule under this section has the effect of a variance granted by <br/>
<a id="pl.14.17"></a><var>14.17</var>an agency under section 14.055. The recipient of an exemption from enforcement of a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.18"></a><var>14.18</var>procedural requirement in state law under this section is exempt from that law for the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.19"></a><var>14.19</var>duration of the exemption. The council may require periodic reports from the recipient, or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.20"></a><var>14.20</var>conduct investigations of the service or program.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.21"></a><var>14.21</var>    Subd. 6. <b>Enforcement.</b> If the council finds that the recipient of a waiver or an <br/>
<a id="pl.14.22"></a><var>14.22</var>exemption has failed to comply with the terms of the agreement under subdivision 5, it <br/>
<a id="pl.14.23"></a><var>14.23</var>may rescind the agreement. After an agreement is rescinded, the recipient is subject to the <br/>
<a id="pl.14.24"></a><var>14.24</var>rules and laws covered by the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.14.25"></a><var>14.25</var>    Subd. 7. <b>Access to data.</b> If the recipient of a waiver or an exemption through a <br/>
<a id="pl.14.26"></a><var>14.26</var>cooperative program under this section gains access to data that is classified as not public, <br/>
<a id="pl.14.27"></a><var>14.27</var>the access to and use of the data for the recipient is governed by the same restrictions on <br/>
<a id="pl.14.28"></a><var>14.28</var>access to and use of the data that apply to the unit that collected, created, received, or <br/>
<a id="pl.14.29"></a><var>14.29</var>maintained the data.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.5.0"></a><a id="pl.14.30"></a><var>14.30</var>    Sec. 5. <b>[465.7904] WAIVERS OF STATE RULES; POLICIES.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.14.31"></a><var>14.31</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> A state agency may apply to the council for a waiver <br/>
<a id="pl.14.32"></a><var>14.32</var>from:<br/>
<a id="pl.14.33"></a><var>14.33</var>(1) an administrative rule or policy adopted by the commissioner of management <br/>
<a id="pl.14.34"></a><var>14.34</var>and budget that deals with the state personnel system;<br/>
<a id="pl.15.1"></a><var>15.1</var>(2) an administrative rule or policy of the commissioner of administration that <br/>
<a id="pl.15.2"></a><var>15.2</var>deals with the state procurement system; or<br/>
<a id="pl.15.3"></a><var>15.3</var>(3) a policy of the commissioner of management and budget  that deals with the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.4"></a><var>15.4</var>state accounting system.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.5"></a><var>15.5</var>Two or more state agencies may submit a joint application. A waiver application <br/>
<a id="pl.15.6"></a><var>15.6</var>must identify the rule or policy at issue, and must describe the improved outcome sought <br/>
<a id="pl.15.7"></a><var>15.7</var>through the waiver.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.8"></a><var>15.8</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Review process.</b> (a) The council shall review all applications submitted <br/>
<a id="pl.15.9"></a><var>15.9</var>under this section. The council shall dismiss an application if it finds that the application <br/>
<a id="pl.15.10"></a><var>15.10</var>proposes a waiver that would result in due process violations, violations of federal law <br/>
<a id="pl.15.11"></a><var>15.11</var>or the state or federal constitution, or the loss of services to people who are entitled to <br/>
<a id="pl.15.12"></a><var>15.12</var>them. If a proposed waiver would violate the terms of a collective bargaining agreement <br/>
<a id="pl.15.13"></a><var>15.13</var>effective under chapter 179A, the waiver is not effective without the consent of the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.14"></a><var>15.14</var>exclusive representative that is a party to the agreement. The council may approve a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.15"></a><var>15.15</var>waiver only if the council determines that if the waiver is granted: (1) services can <br/>
<a id="pl.15.16"></a><var>15.16</var>be provided in a more efficient or effective manner; and (2) services related to human <br/>
<a id="pl.15.17"></a><var>15.17</var>resources must be provided in a manner consistent with section 43A.01. In the case of a <br/>
<a id="pl.15.18"></a><var>15.18</var>waiver from a policy of the commissioner of management and budget, the council may <br/>
<a id="pl.15.19"></a><var>15.19</var>approve the waiver only if it determines that services will be provided in a more efficient <br/>
<a id="pl.15.20"></a><var>15.20</var>or effective manner and that state funds will be adequately accounted for and safeguarded <br/>
<a id="pl.15.21"></a><var>15.21</var>in a manner that complies with generally accepted government accounting principles.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.22"></a><var>15.22</var>(b) Within 15 days of receipt of the application, the council shall send a copy of the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.23"></a><var>15.23</var>application to: (1) the agency whose rule or policy is involved; and (2) all exclusive <br/>
<a id="pl.15.24"></a><var>15.24</var>representatives who represent employees of the agency requesting the waiver. The agency <br/>
<a id="pl.15.25"></a><var>15.25</var>whose rule or policy is involved may mail a copy of the application to all persons who <br/>
<a id="pl.15.26"></a><var>15.26</var>have registered with the agency under section 14.14, subdivision 1a.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.27"></a><var>15.27</var>(c) The agency whose rule or policy is involved or an exclusive representative shall <br/>
<a id="pl.15.28"></a><var>15.28</var>notify the council of its agreement with or objection to and grounds for objection to the <br/>
<a id="pl.15.29"></a><var>15.29</var>waiver within 60 days of the date when the application was transmitted to the agency or <br/>
<a id="pl.15.30"></a><var>15.30</var>the exclusive representative. An agency's or exclusive representative's failure to respond <br/>
<a id="pl.15.31"></a><var>15.31</var>under this paragraph is considered agreement to the waiver.<br/>
<a id="pl.15.32"></a><var>15.32</var>(d) If the agency or the exclusive representative objects to the waiver, the council <br/>
<a id="pl.15.33"></a><var>15.33</var>shall schedule a meeting at which the agency requesting the waiver may present its case <br/>
<a id="pl.15.34"></a><var>15.34</var>for the waiver and the objecting party may respond. The council shall decide whether <br/>
<a id="pl.15.35"></a><var>15.35</var>to grant a waiver at its next regularly scheduled meeting following its receipt of an <br/>
<a id="pl.15.36"></a><var>15.36</var>agency's response, or the end of the 60-day response period, whichever occurs first. If <br/>
<a id="pl.16.1"></a><var>16.1</var>consideration of an application is not concluded at the meeting, the matter may be carried <br/>
<a id="pl.16.2"></a><var>16.2</var>over to the next meeting of the council. Interested persons may submit written comments <br/>
<a id="pl.16.3"></a><var>16.3</var>to the council on the waiver request.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.4"></a><var>16.4</var>(e) If the council grants a request for a waiver, the council and the agency requesting <br/>
<a id="pl.16.5"></a><var>16.5</var>the waiver shall enter into an agreement relating to the outcomes desired as a result of the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.6"></a><var>16.6</var>waiver and the means of measurement to determine whether those outcomes have been <br/>
<a id="pl.16.7"></a><var>16.7</var>achieved with the waiver. The agreement must specify the duration of the waiver, which <br/>
<a id="pl.16.8"></a><var>16.8</var>must be for at least two years and not more than four years. If the council determines that <br/>
<a id="pl.16.9"></a><var>16.9</var>an agency that has received a waiver is failing to comply with the terms of the agreement, <br/>
<a id="pl.16.10"></a><var>16.10</var>the council may rescind the agreement.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.11"></a><var>16.11</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Participation.</b> If a waiver request involves a rule or policy adopted by an <br/>
<a id="pl.16.12"></a><var>16.12</var>official specified in section 465.7902, subdivision 1, clauses (3) to (7), that official may <br/>
<a id="pl.16.13"></a><var>16.13</var>not participate in the evaluation of that waiver request.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.6.0"></a><a id="pl.16.14"></a><var>16.14</var>    Sec. 6. <b>[465.7905] INNOVATION AND REDESIGN GRANTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.16.15"></a><var>16.15</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Application.</b> One or more local units of government, an association <br/>
<a id="pl.16.16"></a><var>16.16</var>of local governments, the Metropolitan Council, a local unit of government acting in <br/>
<a id="pl.16.17"></a><var>16.17</var>conjunction with an organization or a state agency, an organization established by two <br/>
<a id="pl.16.18"></a><var>16.18</var>or more local units of government under a joint powers agreement, or a not-for-profit <br/>
<a id="pl.16.19"></a><var>16.19</var>organization may apply to the Minnovation Council for a grant to be used to: (1) develop <br/>
<a id="pl.16.20"></a><var>16.20</var>models for service redesign; or (2) meet the start-up costs of providing shared services <br/>
<a id="pl.16.21"></a><var>16.21</var>or functions. Agreements solely to make joint purchases do not qualify for grants. The <br/>
<a id="pl.16.22"></a><var>16.22</var>application must specify a nonstate funding source for 25 percent of the total cost of the <br/>
<a id="pl.16.23"></a><var>16.23</var>proposal. The application to the council must state what other sources of funding have <br/>
<a id="pl.16.24"></a><var>16.24</var>been considered by the local units of government to implement the project and explain why <br/>
<a id="pl.16.25"></a><var>16.25</var>it is not possible to complete the project without assistance from the council. The council <br/>
<a id="pl.16.26"></a><var>16.26</var>may not award a grant if it determines that the local units of government could complete <br/>
<a id="pl.16.27"></a><var>16.27</var>the project without council assistance or if it determines the applicant has not specified a <br/>
<a id="pl.16.28"></a><var>16.28</var>nonstate funding source for 25 percent of the total cost. A copy of the application must be <br/>
<a id="pl.16.29"></a><var>16.29</var>provided by the units to the exclusive representatives certified under section 179A.12 to <br/>
<a id="pl.16.30"></a><var>16.30</var>represent employees who provide the service or program affected by the application.<br/>
<a id="pl.16.31"></a><var>16.31</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Proposals.</b> (a) Proposed models for service redesign may provide options <br/>
<a id="pl.16.32"></a><var>16.32</var>to local governments, neighborhood or community organizations, other not-for-profit <br/>
<a id="pl.16.33"></a><var>16.33</var>organizations, or individuals to redesign service delivery. In awarding grants under this <br/>
<a id="pl.16.34"></a><var>16.34</var>paragraph, the council must consider whether the proposal:<br/>
<a id="pl.16.35"></a><var>16.35</var>(1) expands consumer choices and opportunities;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.1"></a><var>17.1</var>(2) shifts government toward an expanded role as a purchaser, rather than a provider, <br/>
<a id="pl.17.2"></a><var>17.2</var>of services;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.3"></a><var>17.3</var>(3) reduces administrative costs through statewide or regional contracting, or related <br/>
<a id="pl.17.4"></a><var>17.4</var>administrative efficiencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.5"></a><var>17.5</var>(4) reduces administrative costs through the accumulation of multiple related <br/>
<a id="pl.17.6"></a><var>17.6</var>services into a single contract with one provider, or related administrative efficiencies;<br/>
<a id="pl.17.7"></a><var>17.7</var>(5) fosters entrepreneurial leadership in the public sector; and<br/>
<a id="pl.17.8"></a><var>17.8</var>(6) increases value to the taxpayer or results per dollar spent.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.9"></a><var>17.9</var>(b) A proposal for a grant for shared services or functions must include plans to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.10"></a><var>17.10</var>fully integrate a service or function provided by two or more local government units. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.11"></a><var>17.11</var>The proposal must include how value for the taxpayer or results per dollar spent will be <br/>
<a id="pl.17.12"></a><var>17.12</var>impacted. <br/>
<a id="pl.17.13"></a><var>17.13</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Requirements.</b> A copy of the work product for which the grant was <br/>
<a id="pl.17.14"></a><var>17.14</var>provided must be furnished to the council upon completion, and the council may <br/>
<a id="pl.17.15"></a><var>17.15</var>disseminate it to other local units of government or interested groups. If the council finds <br/>
<a id="pl.17.16"></a><var>17.16</var>that the work was not completed or implemented according to the terms of the grant <br/>
<a id="pl.17.17"></a><var>17.17</var>agreement, it may require the grantee to repay all or a portion of the grant. The council <br/>
<a id="pl.17.18"></a><var>17.18</var>shall award grants on the basis of each qualified applicant's score under the scoring <br/>
<a id="pl.17.19"></a><var>17.19</var>system in section 465.7906. The amount of a grant under subdivision 2, paragraph (a), <br/>
<a id="pl.17.20"></a><var>17.20</var>may not exceed $250,000. The amount of a grant under subdivision 2, paragraph (b), <br/>
<a id="pl.17.21"></a><var>17.21</var>may not exceed $100,000.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.7.0"></a><a id="pl.17.22"></a><var>17.22</var>    Sec. 7. <b>[465.7906] SCORING SYSTEM.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.17.23"></a><var>17.23</var>In deciding whether to award a grant under section 465.7905, the council shall <br/>
<a id="pl.17.24"></a><var>17.24</var>use the following scoring system:<br/>
<a id="pl.17.25"></a><var>17.25</var>(1) Up to 15 points must be awarded to reflect the extent to which the application <br/>
<a id="pl.17.26"></a><var>17.26</var>demonstrates creative thinking, careful planning, cooperation, involvement of the clients <br/>
<a id="pl.17.27"></a><var>17.27</var>of the affected service, and commitment to persist through challenges.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.28"></a><var>17.28</var>(2) Up to 25 points must be awarded to reflect the extent to which the proposed <br/>
<a id="pl.17.29"></a><var>17.29</var>project is likely to improve the quality of the service, increase value to the taxpayers or <br/>
<a id="pl.17.30"></a><var>17.30</var>results per dollar spent, and to have benefits for other local governments.<br/>
<a id="pl.17.31"></a><var>17.31</var>(3) Up to 15 points must be awarded to reflect the extent to which the application's <br/>
<a id="pl.17.32"></a><var>17.32</var>budget provides sufficient detail, maximizes the use of state funds, documents the need <br/>
<a id="pl.17.33"></a><var>17.33</var>for financial assistance, commits to local financial support, and limits expenditures to <br/>
<a id="pl.17.34"></a><var>17.34</var>essential activities.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.1"></a><var>18.1</var>(4) Up to 15 points must be awarded to reflect the extent to which the application <br/>
<a id="pl.18.2"></a><var>18.2</var>reflects the statutory goal of the grant program.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.3"></a><var>18.3</var>(5) Up to 15 points must be awarded to reflect the merit of the proposed project and <br/>
<a id="pl.18.4"></a><var>18.4</var>the extent to which it warrants the state's financial participation.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.5"></a><var>18.5</var>(6) Up to five points must be awarded to reflect the cost to benefit ratio projected <br/>
<a id="pl.18.6"></a><var>18.6</var>for the proposed project.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.7"></a><var>18.7</var>(7) Up to five points must be awarded to reflect the number of government units <br/>
<a id="pl.18.8"></a><var>18.8</var>participating in the proposal.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.9"></a><var>18.9</var>(8) Up to five points must be awarded to reflect the minimum length of time the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.10"></a><var>18.10</var>application commits to implementation.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.8.0"></a><a id="pl.18.11"></a><var>18.11</var>    Sec. 8. <b>[465.7907] REPAYMENT OF GRANTS.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.12"></a><var>18.12</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Repayment procedures.</b> Without regard to whether a grant recipient <br/>
<a id="pl.18.13"></a><var>18.13</var>offered to repay the grant in its original application, as part of a grant awarded under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.14"></a><var>18.14</var>section 465.7905, the council may require the grant recipient to repay all or part of the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.15"></a><var>18.15</var>grant if the council determines the project funded by the grant resulted in an actual savings <br/>
<a id="pl.18.16"></a><var>18.16</var>for the participating local units of government. The grant agreement must specify how the <br/>
<a id="pl.18.17"></a><var>18.17</var>savings are to be determined and the period of time over which the savings will be used <br/>
<a id="pl.18.18"></a><var>18.18</var>to calculate a repayment requirement. The repayment of grant money under this section <br/>
<a id="pl.18.19"></a><var>18.19</var>must not exceed an amount equal to the total savings achieved through the implementation <br/>
<a id="pl.18.20"></a><var>18.20</var>of the project.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.21"></a><var>18.21</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Bonus points.</b> In addition to the points awarded to competitive grant <br/>
<a id="pl.18.22"></a><var>18.22</var>applications under section 465.7906, the council shall award additional points to any <br/>
<a id="pl.18.23"></a><var>18.23</var>applicant that projects a potential cost savings through the implementation of its project <br/>
<a id="pl.18.24"></a><var>18.24</var>and offers to repay part or all of the grant under the formula in subdivision 1.<br/>
<a id="pl.18.25"></a><var>18.25</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Use of repayment revenue.</b> All grant money repaid to the council under <br/>
<a id="pl.18.26"></a><var>18.26</var>this section is appropriated to the council for additional grants authorized by section <br/>
<a id="pl.18.27"></a><var>18.27</var>465.7905.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.9.0"></a><a id="pl.18.28"></a><var>18.28</var>    Sec. 9. <b>[465.7908] RECEIPTS; APPROPRIATION.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.18.29"></a><var>18.29</var>(a) The council may charge a fee for the use of services provided by the council's <br/>
<a id="pl.18.30"></a><var>18.30</var>staff. The receipts from fees charged under this section are deposited in a special revenue <br/>
<a id="pl.18.31"></a><var>18.31</var>account and appropriated to the council for services provided under sections 465.7901 to <br/>
<a id="pl.18.32"></a><var>18.32</var>465.7908.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.1"></a><var>19.1</var>(b) The council may accept gifts and grants. Money received under this paragraph <br/>
<a id="pl.19.2"></a><var>19.2</var>is deposited in a special revenue account and appropriated to the council for services <br/>
<a id="pl.19.3"></a><var>19.3</var>provided under sections 465.7901 to 465.7908.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.10.0"></a><a id="pl.19.4"></a><var>19.4</var>    Sec. 10. <b>[465.7909] ANNUAL COUNCIL REPORT ON INNOVATION AND </b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.5"></a><var>19.5</var><b>GUARANTEEING INCREASED VALUE TO THE TAXPAYER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.19.6"></a><var>19.6</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Report.</b>  The council shall report by January 15 each year to the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.7"></a><var>19.7</var>governor and appropriate committees of the house of representatives and senate on its <br/>
<a id="pl.19.8"></a><var>19.8</var>activities. The report shall include the amount of the council's net spending, the amount of <br/>
<a id="pl.19.9"></a><var>19.9</var>savings and the increased outcomes to the taxpayer that was identified by the council, and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.10"></a><var>19.10</var>the actual documented savings to state and local governments. Entities receiving grants <br/>
<a id="pl.19.11"></a><var>19.11</var>or waivers from the council must document and verify savings to the taxpayer from the <br/>
<a id="pl.19.12"></a><var>19.12</var>previous year's budgets.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.13"></a><var>19.13</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Savings and increased value.</b> The council must make every effort to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.14"></a><var>19.14</var>obtain $3 in savings and show increased value to the taxpayer for each net state dollar <br/>
<a id="pl.19.15"></a><var>19.15</var>spent by the council.<br/>
<a id="pl.19.16"></a><var>19.16</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Innovative practices.</b> The council shall promote and drive innovative <br/>
<a id="pl.19.17"></a><var>19.17</var>practices and must make annual recommendations to the legislature. One or all of these <br/>
<a id="pl.19.18"></a><var>19.18</var>recommendations may be in partnership with an individual, foundations, nonprofits, or <br/>
<a id="pl.19.19"></a><var>19.19</var>businesses. The council may make endorsements of proposals of individuals, foundations, <br/>
<a id="pl.19.20"></a><var>19.20</var>nonprofits, or businesses when making recommendations. The council must make annual <br/>
<a id="pl.19.21"></a><var>19.21</var>recommendations to:<br/>
<a id="pl.19.22"></a><var>19.22</var>(1) recommend at least $20 in savings and show increased outcomes to the taxpayer <br/>
<a id="pl.19.23"></a><var>19.23</var>for each net state dollar spent by the council. These savings may be spread out over <br/>
<a id="pl.19.24"></a><var>19.24</var>various budget items;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.25"></a><var>19.25</var>(2) recommend policy changes that will quantifiably improve desired outcome <br/>
<a id="pl.19.26"></a><var>19.26</var>attainment to the taxpayer as compared to dollars spent. This shall not be limited to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.27"></a><var>19.27</var>efficiency but may also include developing new approaches to achieve desired outcomes;<br/>
<a id="pl.19.28"></a><var>19.28</var>(3) highlight existing innovative practices or partnerships in the state; and <br/>
<a id="pl.19.29"></a><var>19.29</var>(4) recommend innovative models, which may include state and local government <br/>
<a id="pl.19.30"></a><var>19.30</var>structural redesign, from across the country to the legislature; highlight innovative <br/>
<a id="pl.19.31"></a><var>19.31</var>practices from past or contemporary reports; recommend evidence-based service delivery <br/>
<a id="pl.19.32"></a><var>19.32</var>methods for this state; or recommend theory-based working models of approaches to <br/>
<a id="pl.19.33"></a><var>19.33</var>policy.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.11.0"></a><a id="pl.19.34"></a><var>19.34</var>    Sec. 11. <b>[465.7910] SUNSET.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.1"></a><var>20.1</var>Sections 465.7901 to 465.7909 expire June 30, 2018.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.12.0"></a><a id="pl.20.2"></a><var>20.2</var>    Sec. 12. <b>APPOINTMENTS; FIRST MEETING.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.3"></a><var>20.3</var>The appointing authorities under section 3 must complete their initial appointments <br/>
<a id="pl.20.4"></a><var>20.4</var>to the Minnovation Council no later than August 1, 2010. The state auditor must convene <br/>
<a id="pl.20.5"></a><var>20.5</var>the first meeting of the council by September 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.13.0"></a><a id="pl.20.6"></a><var>20.6</var>    Sec. 13. <b> REPEALER.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.7"></a><var>20.7</var>Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 6.80, is repealed.<br/>
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<a id="bill.3.14.0"></a><a id="pl.20.8"></a><var>20.8</var>    Sec. 14. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.9"></a><var>20.9</var>Sections 1 to 13 are effective July 1, 2010.<br/>
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<a id="bill.4.1.0"></a><a id="pl.20.12"></a><var>20.12</var>    Section 1. <b>TASK FORCE FOR POLICY INNOVATION AND RESEARCH.</b><br/>
<a id="pl.20.13"></a><var>20.13</var>    Subdivision 1. <b>Membership.</b> The Task Force for Policy Innovation and Research <br/>
<a id="pl.20.14"></a><var>20.14</var>includes the following 15 members:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.15"></a><var>20.15</var>(1) four members of the senate appointed by the Subcommittee on Committees of <br/>
<a id="pl.20.16"></a><var>20.16</var>the Committee on Rules and Administration, including two members of the minority;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.17"></a><var>20.17</var>(2) two members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.18"></a><var>20.18</var>house;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.19"></a><var>20.19</var>(3) two members of the house of representatives appointed by the minority leader <br/>
<a id="pl.20.20"></a><var>20.20</var>of the house of representatives;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.21"></a><var>20.21</var>(4) one member appointed by and serving at the pleasure of each of the following:<br/>
<a id="pl.20.22"></a><var>20.22</var>(i) the Wilder Foundation;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.23"></a><var>20.23</var>(ii) the Blandin Foundation;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.24"></a><var>20.24</var>(iii) the Minneapolis Foundation;<br/>
<a id="pl.20.25"></a><var>20.25</var>(iv) the McKnight Foundation; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.26"></a><var>20.26</var>(v) the Bush Foundation; <br/>
<a id="pl.20.27"></a><var>20.27</var>(5) the director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the <br/>
<a id="pl.20.28"></a><var>20.28</var>Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota; and<br/>
<a id="pl.20.29"></a><var>20.29</var>(6) one member from the office of the president of the University of Minnesota, <br/>
<a id="pl.20.30"></a><var>20.30</var>selected by the president.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.1"></a><var>21.1</var>The appointing authorities under this subdivision shall complete their appointments no <br/>
<a id="pl.21.2"></a><var>21.2</var>later than July 1, 2010.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.3"></a><var>21.3</var> The responsible appointing authority shall fill a vacancy on the task force within 30 <br/>
<a id="pl.21.4"></a><var>21.4</var>days after the vacancy is created.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.5"></a><var>21.5</var>The director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey <br/>
<a id="pl.21.6"></a><var>21.6</var>Institute shall convene the first meeting of the task force no later than September 1, 2010. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.7"></a><var>21.7</var>The task force shall select a chair from its membership at the first meeting. The members <br/>
<a id="pl.21.8"></a><var>21.8</var>shall serve without compensation from the task force but legislative members may be <br/>
<a id="pl.21.9"></a><var>21.9</var>reimbursed for their reasonable expenses as members of the legislature. The director of <br/>
<a id="pl.21.10"></a><var>21.10</var>the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey Institute shall assist <br/>
<a id="pl.21.11"></a><var>21.11</var>the task force in administrative matters. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.12"></a><var>21.12</var>    Subd. 2. <b>Report.</b> The task force shall consider methods and procedures to best <br/>
<a id="pl.21.13"></a><var>21.13</var>provide the legislature with high quality, rigorous public policy research regarding issues <br/>
<a id="pl.21.14"></a><var>21.14</var>and topics of concern to the legislature. By February 1, 2011, the task force shall report to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.15"></a><var>21.15</var>the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees and divisions with <br/>
<a id="pl.21.16"></a><var>21.16</var>jurisdiction over state government policy and finance regarding:<br/>
<a id="pl.21.17"></a><var>21.17</var>(1) a process for the selection of topics for public policy research of interest to <br/>
<a id="pl.21.18"></a><var>21.18</var>the legislature;<br/>
<a id="pl.21.19"></a><var>21.19</var>(2) recommended methods and procedures for conducting and reporting the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.20"></a><var>21.20</var>research; and<br/>
<a id="pl.21.21"></a><var>21.21</var>(3) a method to provide funding for the policy innovation and research initiative <br/>
<a id="pl.21.22"></a><var>21.22</var>proposed by the task force.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.23"></a><var>21.23</var>The report shall also include any draft legislation necessary to implement the <br/>
<a id="pl.21.24"></a><var>21.24</var>recommendations. <br/>
<a id="pl.21.25"></a><var>21.25</var>    Subd. 3. <b>Expiration.</b> The task force expires after the submission of the report <br/>
<a id="pl.21.26"></a><var>21.26</var>required under subdivision 2.<br/>
<a id="pl.21.27"></a><var>21.27</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br/>