MN HF2829

Kandiyohi and Lyon Counties may convert county recorder and auditor-treasurer offices from elected to appointed positions upon county board resolution approved by 80% of members.

Swift County may convert county recorder, auditor, and treasurer offices from elected to appointed positions upon county board resolution approved by 80% of members.

County boards must publish proposed resolutions twice weekly for two consecutive weeks and allow public comment before adoption; resolutions take effect 60 days later unless a referendum petition is filed.

Referendum petitions signed by at least 10% of registered county voters within 60 days of resolution adoption trigger a ballot question; appointment takes effect only if voters approve by majority vote.

Appointed offices may revert to elected positions only after at least three years, requiring county board resolution approval (60% of members) and allowing voter-initiated referendum with 10% petition signature requirement.