2004 Minnesota Statutes

     16B.01 Definitions. 

    Subdivision 1.    Applicability.  For purposes of this 
 chapter, the following terms have the meanings given them, 
 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.  

    Subd. 2.    Agency.  "Agency" means any state officer, 
 employee, board, commission, authority, department, or other 
 agency of the executive branch of state government.  Unless 
 specifically provided elsewhere in this chapter, agency does not 
 include the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. 

    Subd. 3.    Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the 
 commissioner of administration.  

    Subd. 4.    State contract.  "State contract" means any 
 written instrument or electronic document containing the 
 elements of offer, acceptance and consideration to which a state 
 agency is a party.  

    Subd. 5.    Supplies, materials, and equipment.  
 "Supplies," "materials," and "equipment" includes articles and 
 things used by or furnished to an agency, including printing, 
 binding, and publication of books and records, repairs, and 
 improvements.  

    Subd. 6.    Utility services.  "Utility services" 
 includes telephone, telegraph, postal, electric light, and power 
 service, and all other services required for the maintenance, 
 operation, and upkeep of buildings and offices.  

    HIST: 1984 c 544 s 6; 1994 c 632 art 3 s 28; 1996 c 398 s 3