Minnesota Session Laws - 1999, Regular Session

                            CHAPTER 173-S.F.No. 768 
                  An act relating to Ramsey county; making changes in 
                  the personnel process; amending Minnesota Statutes 
                  1998, section 383A.288, by adding a subdivision. 
        BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 
           Section 1.  Minnesota Statutes 1998, section 383A.288, is 
        amended by adding a subdivision to read: 
           Subd. 6.  [CLASSIFIED MANAGERIAL POSITIONS.] The personnel 
        director shall establish criteria for the designation of 
        positions in the classified service as managerial positions 
        where the duties involve significant discretion and substantial 
        involvement in the development, interpretation, and 
        implementation of departmental and county policy.  The personnel 
        director shall designate those classified positions that meet 
        these criteria in consultation with interested parties, 
        including bargaining units certified pursuant to chapter 179A 
        representing Ramsey county employees.  Classified positions, so 
        designated, shall be exempt from the examination and 
        certification requirements of section 383A.288, and the 
        provisions of section 383A.289, and shall be filled by means of 
        an open application and screening process. 
           Presented to the governor May 13, 1999 
           Signed by the governor May 17, 1999, 4:41 p.m.