Minnesota Administrative Rules

8255.0025 CORRECTION OF PRECINCT BOUNDARIES NOT BASED ON RECOGNIZABLE PHYSICAL FEATURES.

The secretary of state shall monitor precinct boundaries within the state. If a precinct boundary is not in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, section 204B.14, the secretary of state shall notify the county auditor or municipal clerk who established the boundary of the error and provide a map showing a suggested boundary that meets all statutory requirements. The governing body responsible for the precinct has 60 days from the time of notice to adopt the precinct boundary suggested by the secretary of state, or create another boundary that meets all statutory requirements. If the governing body fails to act within 60 days, the precinct boundary is, by default, the boundary suggested by the secretary of state.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 204B.14

History:

19 SR 593

Published Electronically:

February 1, 2005