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SF 4297

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/29/2022 08:04am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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A bill for an act
relating to state government; establishing the Minnesota Youth Advisory Council;
requiring the Legislative Coordinating Commission to appoint an executive director;
specifying duties of the council; requiring reports; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 15; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, section
124D.957.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [15.0146] MINNESOTA YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Council established. new text end

new text begin The Minnesota Youth Advisory Council is
established. The purpose of the council is to provide a voice to Minnesota's youth community
in policy development and decision making on issues that impact the community.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The membership of the council is as described in this
subdivision.
new text end

new text begin (b) The governor shall appoint three members to represent each of the state's congressional
districts. Of these, two members from each congressional district must be in grades 8 through
12 at the time of appointment, and one member must be between the ages of 19 and 23 at
the time of appointment. The governor may only appoint an individual under the age of 18
to the council with the consent of the individual's parent or guardian. The governor must
attempt to ensure that the demographic composition of the council accurately reflects the
demographic composition of Minnesota's youth community, as determined by the state
demographer.
new text end

new text begin (c) Four legislators are voting members of the council. The speaker of the house and the
house minority leader shall each appoint one member to the council. The Subcommittee on
Committees of the senate Committee on Rules and Administration shall appoint one member
of the majority caucus and one member of the minority caucus to the council.
new text end

new text begin (d) The governor may appoint a commissioner of a state agency or a designee of that
commissioner to serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the council.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Appointments; terms; removal. new text end

new text begin (a) The council's executive director and the
legislative members may offer advice to the governor on applicants seeking appointment
to the council.
new text end

new text begin (b) Terms, compensation, and filling of vacancies for members appointed by the governor
are as provided in section 15.059, except that the term of a member is two years. Removal
of members appointed by the governor is governed by section 15.059, except that: (1) a
member who missed more than half of the council meetings convened during a 12-month
period automatically is removed from the council; and (2) a member appointed by the
governor may be removed by a vote of three of the four legislative members of the council.
The chair of a council shall inform the governor of the need for the governor to fill a vacancy
on the council. Legislative members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.
new text end

new text begin (c) An appointee of the governor may serve one term on the council. A legislator may
serve no more than eight consecutive years or 12 nonconsecutive years on this council or
a council established in section 15.0145.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Training; executive committee; meetings; support. new text end

new text begin (a) A member appointed
by the governor must attend orientation training within the first six months of service for
the member's term. The commissioner of administration must arrange for the training to
include but not be limited to the legislative process and the duties and responsibilities
associated with membership on a state advisory council. The governor must remove a
member who does not complete the training.
new text end

new text begin (b) The council shall annually elect from among the members appointed by the governor
a chair and other officers it deems necessary. These officers and one legislative member
selected by the council shall serve as the executive committee of the council.
new text end

new text begin (c) Forty percent of voting members of the council constitutes a quorum. A quorum is
required to conduct council business. A council member may not vote on any action if the
member has a conflict of interest under section 10A.07.
new text end

new text begin (d) The council shall receive administrative support from the commissioner of
administration under section 16B.371. The council may contract in its own name but may
not accept or receive a loan or incur indebtedness except as otherwise provided by law.
Contracts must be approved by a majority of the members of the council and executed by
the executive director. The council may apply for, receive, and expend in its own name
grants and gifts of money consistent with the powers and duties specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin (e) The attorney general shall provide legal services to the council on behalf of the state
on all matters relating to the council, including matters relating to the state as the employer
of the executive director of the council, and other council staff.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Executive director; staff. new text end

new text begin (a) The Legislative Coordinating Commission must
appoint an executive director for the council. The executive director must be experienced
in administrative activities and familiar with the challenges and needs of Minnesota's youth
community. The executive director serves in the unclassified service at the pleasure of the
Legislative Coordinating Commission.
new text end

new text begin (b) The Legislative Coordinating Commission must establish a process for recruiting
and selecting applicants for the executive director position. This process must include
consultation and collaboration with the council.
new text end

new text begin (c) The executive director and council members must work together in fulfilling council
duties. The executive director must consult with the commissioner of administration to
ensure appropriate financial, purchasing, human resources, and other services for operation
of the council.
new text end

new text begin (d) The council chair must report to the chair of the Legislative Coordinating Commission
regarding the performance of the executive director, including any recommendations
regarding disciplinary actions. The executive director must appoint and supervise the work
of other staff necessary to carry out the duties of the council.
new text end

new text begin (e) The executive director must submit the council's biennial budget request to the
commissioner of management and budget as provided under chapter 16A.
new text end

new text begin (f) The Legislative Coordinating Commission may delegate its responsibilities under
this section to a subcommittee or subgroup of the commission or the chair of the council.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Duties of council. new text end

new text begin (a) The council must work for the implementation of
economic, social, legal, and political equality for the youth community. The council shall
work with the legislature and governor to carry out this work by performing the duties in
this section.
new text end

new text begin (b) The council shall develop and approve a strategic plan to guide the council's work
in implementing the duties and goals required by this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) The council shall advise the governor and the legislature on issues confronting the
youth community. This may include but is not limited to presenting the results of surveys,
studies, and community forums to the appropriate executive departments and legislative
committees.
new text end

new text begin (d) The council shall advise the governor and the legislature of administrative and
legislative changes needed to improve the economic and social condition of the youth
community. This may include but is not limited to working with legislators to develop
legislation to address these issues and to work for passage of the legislation.
new text end

new text begin (e) The council shall advise the governor and the legislature of the implications and
effect of proposed administrative and legislative changes on the youth community. This
may include but is not limited to tracking legislation, testifying as appropriate, and meeting
with executive departments and legislators.
new text end

new text begin (f) The council shall serve as a liaison between state government and organizations that
serve the youth community. This may include but is not limited to working with these
organizations to carry out the duties in paragraphs (a) to (e), and working with these
organizations to develop informational programs or publications to involve and empower
youth in seeking improvement in their economic and social conditions.
new text end

new text begin (g) The council shall perform or contract for the performance of studies designed to
suggest solutions to identified problems in the areas of education, employment, human
rights, health, housing, social welfare, and other related areas.
new text end

new text begin (h) In carrying out duties under this subdivision, the council may act to advise on issues
that affect the shared constituencies of a council established in section 15.0145.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Duties of council members. new text end

new text begin A council member shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) attend and participate in scheduled meetings and be prepared by reviewing meeting
notes;
new text end

new text begin (2) maintain and build communication with the youth community;
new text end

new text begin (3) collaborate with the council and executive director in carrying out the council's duties;
and
new text end

new text begin (4) participate in activities the council or executive director deem appropriate and
necessary to facilitate the goals and duties of the council.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Reports. new text end

new text begin The council must report on the measurable outcomes achieved in the
council's current strategic plan to meet its statutory duties, along with the specific objectives
and outcome measures proposed for the following year. The council must submit the report
by January 15 each year to the chairs of the committees in the house of representatives and
the senate with primary jurisdiction over state government operations and other committees
as the council determines appropriate. Each report must cover the calendar year of the year
before the report is submitted. The specific objectives and outcome measures for the
following current year must focus on three or four achievable objectives, action steps, and
measurable outcomes for which the council will be held accountable. The strategic plan
may include other items that support the statutory purposes of the council but should not
distract from the primary statutory proposals presented. The biennial budget of the council
must be submitted to the Legislative Coordinating Commission by February 1 in each
odd-numbered year.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 124D.957, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE; INITIAL APPOINTMENTS.
new text end

new text begin This act is effective July 1, 2022. The governor and legislature must make initial
appointments to the council no later than August 1, 2022. The executive director of the
Legislative Coordinating Commission must convene the first meeting of the council no later
than September 15, 2022.
new text end

APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 22-06398

124D.957 MINNESOTA YOUTH COUNCIL COMMITTEE.

Subdivision 1.

Establishment and membership.

The Minnesota Youth Council Committee is established within and under the auspices of the Minnesota Alliance With Youth. The committee consists of four members from each congressional district in Minnesota and four members selected at-large. Members must be selected through an application and interview process conducted by the Minnesota Alliance With Youth. In making its appointments, the Minnesota Alliance With Youth should strive to ensure gender and ethnic diversity in the committee's membership. Members must be between the ages of 13 and 19 and serve two-year terms, except that one-half of the initial members must serve a one-year term. Members may serve a maximum of two terms.

Subd. 2.

Duties.

The Minnesota Youth Council Committee shall:

(1) provide advice and recommendations to the legislature and the governor on issues affecting youth;

(2) serve as a liaison for youth around the state to the legislature and the governor; and

(3) submit an annual report of the council's activities and goals.

Subd. 3.

Partnerships.

The Minnesota Youth Council Committee shall partner with nonprofits, the private sector, and educational resources to fulfill its duties.

Subd. 4.

Youth Council Committee in the legislature.

(a) The Minnesota Youth Council Committee shall meet at least twice each year during the regular session of the legislature.

(b) The committee may:

(1) select introduced bills in the house of representatives and senate for consideration for a public hearing before the committee;

(2) propose youth legislation;

(3) provide advisory opinions to the legislature on bills heard before the committee; and

(4) prepare a youth omnibus bill.

(c) The leaders of the majority and minority parties of the house of representatives and senate shall each appoint one legislator to serve as a legislative liaison to the committee. Leadership of the house of representatives and senate, on rotating years, may appoint a staff member to staff the committee.