MN HF2647

Clarifies that settlement agreements involving disputes arising from employment relationships must disclose complete terms if they involve payment of more than $10,000 of public money, and must include specific reasons for the agreement.

Expands the definition of "public official" for data disclosure purposes to include chief administrative officers in all political subdivisions, designated employees under section 471.701, management-level employees in cities with population over 7,500 or counties over 5,000, and specific school district and charter school positions.

Establishes that complaint and charge data for newly defined public officials are public only if the complaint results in disciplinary action, the employee resigns or is terminated while the complaint is pending, or potential legal claims are released in a settlement agreement.

Allows government entities to display employee photographs to prospective witnesses during investigations and grants complainants access to their own statements provided in connection with complaints.

Takes effect the day following final enactment and applies to agreements entered into or modified after that date.