MN SF4462

Establishes a bipartisan interview panel requirement for hiring the executive director of the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, mandating equal representation from the two largest major political parties

Requires the interview panel to unanimously agree on a candidate before forwarding a single recommendation to the full council; if no unanimous agreement, multiple candidates must be forwarded

Retains the council's final approval authority for hiring the executive director position

Creates a new subdivision (2a) in Minnesota Statutes section 97A.056 specifically addressing administration and executive director hiring procedures

Maintains existing provisions allowing up to 1% of fund appropriations for administrative expenses and council member compensation