Minnesota Administrative Rules

4511.1000 ACTIONS AND APPROVAL OF ELECTED LOCAL OFFICIALS.

Subpart 1.

An action that requires a vote of the governing body.

Attempting to influence the vote of an elected local official while acting in their official capacity is lobbying of that official's political subdivision.

Subp. 2.

Approval by an elected local official.

Attempting to influence a decision of an elected local official that does not require a vote by the elected local official is lobbying if the elected local official has discretion in their official capacity to either approve or deny a government service or action. Approval by an elected local official does not include:

A.

issuing a government license, permit, or variance that is routinely provided when the applicant has complied with the requirements of existing state code or local ordinances;

B.

any action which is performed by the office of the elected local official and which does not require personal approval by an elected local official;

C.

prosecutorial discretion exercised by a county attorney; or

D.

participating in discussions with a party or a party's representative regarding litigation between the party and the political subdivision of the elected local official.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 10A.01; 10A.02; 10A.022; 10A.025

History:

49 SR 979

Published Electronically:

March 17, 2025