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MN SF2323
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ann Rest
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AI Summary
- Establishes four-year terms for Metropolitan Council members instead of terms ending with the governor's term
- Implements staggered terms by requiring half of initial appointments following apportionment to serve two-year terms, with odd-numbered districts serving two-year initial terms in odd-numbered decades and even-numbered districts serving two-year initial terms in even-numbered decades
- Effective January 1, 2013, with council members from odd-numbered districts having terms end January 7, 2013, and new appointments made for four-year terms ending the first Monday in January 2017
- Applies to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington
Legislative Description
Metropolitan council member terms of service change to staggered terms
Last Action
Referred to Local Government and Elections
3/8/2012
Committee Referrals
Local Government and Elections3/8/2012
Full Bill Text
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