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MN HF1455

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Brynaert

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Blue Earth County Board becomes the primary authority over all aspects of the county library system except those specifically assigned to the library board
  • County Board appoints five-member library board from county residents and is responsible for hiring the library director, setting employee compensation, and removing staff for cause
  • County Board maintains full fiscal authority over library operations including budgeting, fund receipt and expenditure, and legal oversight of the board
  • Library Board retains responsibility for establishing operational policies, reviewing annual budgets and five-year capital plans, long-range planning, accepting gifts and trust funds, managing library collections, and overseeing meeting room use
  • Effective date is the day after Blue Earth County governing body complies with Minnesota Statutes section 645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3

Legislative Description

Blue Earth County; library board made advisory to the county board.

Last Action

Secretary of State Chapter 148 03/25/14

3/26/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/12/2014
Government Operations3/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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