Subdivision 1. Short title. This section is the "Local Interim Emergency Succession Act."
Subd. 2. Declaration of policy. Because of the existing possibility of a nuclear attack or a natural disaster requiring the declaration of a state of emergency, it is found urgent and necessary to insure the continuity of duly elected and lawful leadership of the political subdivisions of the state.
Subd. 3. Succession to local offices. The governing body of any county or municipality may enact ordinances or resolutions as necessary to provide for the continuity of its government and the emergency interim succession of its key government officials. The ordinances and resolutions shall provide a method for temporary emergency appointments to local public offices.
Subd. 4. Duties and term of successor. An "interim emergency successor," when designated by the governing body of a political subdivision under subdivision 3 shall exercise that office until the duly elected or appointed officer resumes the office or a successor is designated as required by law.
1967 c 58 s 1-4; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 1 - 2A — Jurisdiction, Civil Divisions
Chapter 1 — Sovereignty, Jurisdiction, Emergency Operation, General Policies
Section 1.02 — Jurisdiction Over Waters.
Section 1.03 — Waters Included.
Section 1.041 — Concurrent Jurisdiction Of State And United States.
Section 1.042 — Consent Of State.
Section 1.043 — Jurisdiction, When To Vest.
Section 1.0431 — Retrocession.
Section 1.044 — Upper Mississippi River Wild Life And Fish Refuge.
Section 1.045 — State, Consent To Acquisition Of Lands.
Section 1.046 — Evidence Of Consent.
Section 1.047 — Condemnation Proceedings In State Courts By United States.
Section 1.048 — Effect Of Repeal Of Certain Laws.
Section 1.049 — Acquisition Of Lands In Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge By United States.
Section 1.05 — Waiver Of Immunity For Violations Of Certain Federal Statutes.
Section 1.12 — Federal Flowage Easements Over Highways.
Section 1.13 — Money Received Credited To Highway Fund.
Section 1.147 — State Gemstone.
Section 1.149 — State Mushroom.
Section 1.1496 — State Muffin.
Section 1.1497 — State Butterfly.
Section 1.1498 — State Photograph.
Section 1.15 — Boundary Compact; Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota.
Section 1.21 — Great Lakes Basin Compact.
Section 1.23 — State Officers, Duties.
Section 1.26 — Enemy Attack, Temporary Relocation Of Seats Of Government.
Section 1.27 — Local Interim Emergency Succession Act.
Section 1.50 — Freedom From Violence.
Section 1.51 — Flags Flown At Half-staff Following Public Safety Officer Death.