Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote efficient and effective delivery of government services throughout greater Minnesota by encouraging state agencies to cooperate in the provision of services with a system of regional organizations that have the capacity to coordinate state resources with resources of local government units.
Subd. 2. Authority. A state agency may contract with a system of regional organizations in greater Minnesota for delivery of services not currently delivered at the regional level on behalf of the state agency.
Subd. 3. Designation of service delivery area. For the purposes of this section, the service delivery areas of the system are the challenge grant regions designated under section 116J.415, subdivision 2.
Subd. 4. Designation of regional organization. (a) The system of regional organizations that may provide services for state agencies in service delivery areas are as established in paragraphs (b) to (e).
(b) If a service delivery area is identical to the region designated under section 462.385, the regional development commission established under section 462.387 shall perform the services.
(c) If a service delivery area contains more than one region designated under section 462.385, services must be performed on the basis of contractual agreements among all regional development commissions in the service delivery area.
(d) If a service delivery area is only partially served by active regional development commissions, state funds for the service must first be offered to potential service providers in the area not served by an active commission. If no provider agrees to provide the service, an active commission or other regional entity in the area not served by an active commission, may, on the basis of an agreement with local units of government in the service delivery area, perform the services.
(e) If a service delivery area does not contain an active regional development commission, state funds for the service must first be offered to potential service providers in the area. If no provider agrees to provide the service, a state agency may enter into an agreement with another regional entity to provide services. In this case, the regional entity providing services shall create an advisory committee which includes elected officials of counties, cities, and towns in the region.
(f) This subdivision does not limit the authority of a state agency to enter into contractual agreements for services with other agencies or with local units of government.
Subd. 5. Agreements with Department of Employment and Economic Development. The commissioner of employment and economic development may enter into agreements with regional entities established under subdivision 4 to prepare plans to ensure coordination of the department's business development, community development, workforce development, and trade functions with programs of local units of government and other public and private development agencies in the regions. The plans will identify regional development priorities and serve as a guide for the implementation of the department's programs in the regions.
1993 c 139 s 1; 1996 c 369 s 12; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1; 2004 c 171 s 2; 2009 c 78 art 2 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 14 - 15A — State Agencies
Chapter 15 — State Agencies In General
Section 15.001 — Application Of Laws 2005, Chapter 56, Terminology Changes.
Section 15.01 — Departments Of The State.
Section 15.012 — State Agencies; Designation By Type.
Section 15.014 — Advisory Task Forces.
Section 15.0145 — Ethnic Councils.
Section 15.039 — Effect Of Transfer Of Powers Among Agencies.
Section 15.0395 — Interagency Agreements And Intra-agency Transfers.
Section 15.053 — Use Of The National Guard Education Center At Camp Ripley.
Section 15.054 — Sale Or Purchase Of State Property; Penalty.
Section 15.057 — Publicity Representatives.
Section 15.061 — Professional Or Technical Services.
Section 15.063 — Biennial Reports; Submission.
Section 15.066 — Confirmation Of Appointments.
Section 15.08 — Commissioners Of Management And Budget And Administration; Access To Records.
Section 15.082 — Obligations Of Public Corporations.
Section 15.10 — Records Delivered To Department Heads.
Section 15.16 — Transfer Of Lands Between Departments.
Section 15.161 — Acceptance Of Federal Lands Or Buildings; Consultation With Legislative Committees.
Section 15.17 — Official Records.
Section 15.18 — Distribution Of Publications.
Section 15.185 — Mailing Lists.
Section 15.191 — Imprest Cash Funds.
Section 15.31 — State Employees, Liability Insurance, Payment Of Premiums.
Section 15.38 — Noninsurance Of State Property; Exceptions.
Section 15.39 — Employment And Economic Development Department Buildings.
Section 15.40 — Lack Of Care In Keeping State Property Safe From Fire Loss, Nonfeasance In Office.
Section 15.41 — Construction Permits, Requisites.
Section 15.411 — Public Works Contracts; No Damages For Delay Clauses.
Section 15.415 — Corrections In Transactions, Waiver.
Section 15.43 — Acceptance Of Advantage By State Employee; Penalty.
Section 15.435 — Airline Travel Credit.
Section 15.44 — Aids For Persons With Disabilities At State Meetings.
Section 15.441 — Communications Services.
Section 15.60 — Public Safety Officers; American Flag.
Section 15.61 — Employment Of Unemployed And Underemployed Persons.
Section 15.62 — Athletic Leave Of Absence.
Section 15.71 — Public Contracts; Definitions.
Section 15.72 — Progress Payments On Public Contracts; Retainage.
Section 15.73 — Alternative Form Of Retainage.
Section 15.74 — Exceptions To Application.
Section 15.75 — Contracts With Regional Organizations.
Section 15.85 — Discipline For Racial Harassment.
Section 15.86 — State Agency Actions.
Section 15.87 — Victims Of Violence.
Section 15.97 — Information And Telecommunications Institute.
Section 15.98 — Indoor Ice Facilities.
Section 15.985 — Advisory Inspections.
Section 15.0575 — Administrative Boards And Agencies.
Section 15.058 — Licensing Board Members, Compensation, Terms, Removal, Reports.
Section 15.059 — Advisory Councils And Committees.
Section 15.0591 — Representative Of Older Population.
Section 15.0593 — Agencies Created By Executive Order.
Section 15.0594 — Commissioner's Approval Required.
Section 15.0595 — Compensation And Per Diem; Source Of Funds.
Section 15.0596 — Additional Compensation From Contingent Fund Prohibited.
Section 15.0597 — Appointments To Multimember Agencies.
Section 15.0598 — Exceptions To Open Appointments.
Section 15.0599 — Registration Of Multimember Agencies.
Section 15.06 — Appointment Of Department Heads; Terms; Deputies.
Section 15.46 — Preventive Health Services For Public Employees.
Section 15.472 — Fees And Expenses; Civil Action Or Contested Case Proceeding Involving State.
Section 15.473 — Payment Of Costs And Fees.
Section 15.474 — Procedure For Award Of Fees; Contested Case.
Section 15.51 — Declaration Of Policy.
Section 15.53 — Authority To Interchange Employees.
Section 15.54 — Status Of Employees Of This State.
Section 15.55 — Travel Expenses Of Employees Of This State.
Section 15.56 — Status Of Employees Of Other Governments.
Section 15.57 — Travel Expenses Of Employees Of Other Governments.
Section 15.58 — Agreements Between Federal And Receiving Agencies.
Section 15.59 — Employee Interchange Between State And Private Industry.
Section 15.99 — Time Deadline For Agency Action.
Section 15.991 — Customer Service.