HF 1212

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/21/2011 09:28am

A bill for an act
relating to local government; increasing the membership of the city of Melrose
Public Utilities Commission membership from three to five members.

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

Section 1. new text begin MELROSE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION INCREASED TO
FIVE MEMBERS.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 412.331 and 412.341, subdivision
1:
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new text begin (1) the Public Utilities Commission of the city of Melrose is increased from three to
five members;
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new text begin (2) the additional members have three-year terms, and the initial terms of the
additional members must be staggered so that no more than two positions on the
commission are open for appointment in any year; and
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new text begin (3) no more than one city council member may serve on the commission at any time.
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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; LOCAL APPROVAL. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after
the governing body of the city of Melrose and its chief clerical officer complete in timely
fashion their compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
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