HF 1665

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 01:53am

A bill for an act
relating to education; creating a best practices center for shared services;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 6.78.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 6.78, is amended to read:

6.78 BEST PRACTICES REVIEWS.

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new text begin Reviews. new text end

The state auditor shall conduct best practices reviews
that examine the procedures and practices used to deliver local government services,
determine the methods of local government service delivery, identify variations in
cost and effectiveness, and identify practices to save money or provide more effective
service delivery. The state auditor shall recommend to local governments service
delivery methods and practices to improve the cost-effectiveness of services. The state
auditor shall determine the local government services to be reviewed in consultation
with representatives of the Association of Minnesota Counties, the League of Minnesota
Cities, the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, the Minnesota Association of
Townships, the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, and the Minnesota Association
of School Administrators.

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new text begin Shared services; schools. new text end

new text begin The state auditor must establish a best practices
center. The purpose of the best practices center is to improve the effectiveness of
Minnesota's schools by sharing proven best practices and enable schools to learn about,
adapt, and apply tools, processes, and shared services that have worked in other school
settings. The best practices center must allow public officials to share with each other by
providing an online resource that supports collaboration and speeds communication.
The state auditor may establish a best practices wiki as well as view and search for
other best practices throughout state government. The state auditor shall develop the
best practices center in consultation with the Minnesota School Boards Association, the
Minnesota Association of School Administrators, regional educational organizations
including service cooperatives, education districts, and other joint powers organizations,
and business interests.
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