SF2029 Summary

• Amends Laws 1963, chapter 305 governing the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority by updating terminology and increasing procurement thresholds.

• Changes references from "treasurer" to "fiscal agent" and "president" to "chair" / "vice-president" to "vice-chair" throughout the statute for clarity.

• Increases competitive bidding threshold from $2,000 to $50,000 for contracts and purchases, allowing the center manager to approve purchases of $50,000 or less.

• Modifies officer election provisions to allow a treasurer or secretary who may or may not be an authority member, and updates language regarding director appointment notifications to use "the appointee's" instead of "his".

• Clarifies that the authority manages the entertainment and convention center "complex and its facilities" and updates audit and reporting procedures to reflect current administrative practices.