HF 2840

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/10/2010 03:04pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; establishing a collaborative governance council;
requiring reports; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 6.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [6.81] COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE COUNCIL.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment; purpose; membership. new text end

new text begin (a) A collaborative
governance council is established to identify and remove obstacles to government
collaboration at all levels of government. The council shall consist of major statewide
governmental entities and nongovernmental statewide organizations with a stated interest
in collaborative government. The 12-member council consists of the state auditor and one
member appointed by and serving at the pleasure of each of the following:
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new text begin (1) League of Minnesota Cities;
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new text begin (2) Minnesota Association of Townships;
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new text begin (3) Association of Minnesota Counties;
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new text begin (4) Minnesota School Board Association;
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new text begin (5) American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees;
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new text begin (6) Education Minnesota;
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new text begin (7) Service Employees International Union;
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new text begin (8) a senator appointed by the majority leader of the senate;
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new text begin (9) a senator appointed by the minority leader of the senate;
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new text begin (10) a member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the
house; and
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new text begin (11) a member of the house of representatives appointed by the house minority
leader.
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new text begin (b) Council members shall be represented by the designated appointee of each
respective organization. The council shall seek input from nonmember organizations
whose expertise can help inform the council's work.
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new text begin (c) The state auditor shall serve as chair of the council and shall convene the first
meeting by July 31, 2010. The council must meet at least quarterly.
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new text begin (d) In conjunction with the state auditor's duties to recommend best practices
for delivery of local government service, the state auditor shall provide staff and
administrative support for the council.
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new text begin (e) Members do not receive compensation or reimbursement of expenses from the
council for service on the council.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Powers and duties; report. new text end

new text begin (a) The council shall develop
recommendations to the governor and the legislature designed to increase collaboration
in government. These recommendations may include, but are not limited to, strategies,
policies, or other actions focused on the:
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new text begin (1) review of statutes, laws, and rules that slow collaboration efforts;
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new text begin (2) use of collaboration to improve the delivery of governmental services;
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new text begin (3) use of technology to connect entities and share information, including broadband
access;
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new text begin (4) modernization of financial transactions and their oversight by facilitating credit
and debit card transactions, electronic funds, transfers, and electronic data interchange; and
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new text begin (5) creation of model forms for joint power agreements.
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new text begin (b) By February 1 of each year, the partnership shall submit a report and
accompanying legislation to the governor and to the chairs and ranking members of the
legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over state and local government
policy and finance and early childhood through grade 12 education policy and finance that
summarizes the council's progress in meeting its goals.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding section 15.059, subdivision 5, the council is
permanent and does not expire.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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