Subdivision 1. Appointing authority. For purposes of this section the term "appointing authority" has the meaning given it by section 43A.02, subdivision 5.
Subd. 2. Employer. The employer of state executive branch employees shall be, for purposes of sections 179A.01 to 179A.25, the commissioner of management and budget or the commissioner's representative.
Subd. 3. Duties. In all negotiations between the executive branch of the state and exclusive representatives, the state executive branch shall be represented by the commissioner of management and budget or the commissioner's representative. The attorney general, and each appointing authority shall cooperate with the commissioner of management and budget in conducting negotiations and shall make available any personnel and other resources necessary to enable the commissioner to conduct effective negotiations.
Subd. 4. Agreements. The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to enter into agreements with exclusive representatives. The negotiated agreements and arbitration decision must be submitted to the legislature to be accepted or rejected in accordance with this section and section 3.855.
1984 c 462 s 23; 1986 c 444; 1992 c 582 s 24; 1994 c 560 art 2 s 20; 1999 c 216 art 7 s 14,15; 2008 c 204 s 42; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 175 - 186 — Labor, Industry
Chapter 179A — Public Employment Labor Relations
Section 179A.01 — Public Policy.
Section 179A.03 — Definitions.
Section 179A.04 — Commissioner's Power, Authority, And Duties.
Section 179A.041 — Public Employment Relations Board; Power, Authority, And Duties.
Section 179A.051 — Appeals Of Commissioner's Decisions.
Section 179A.052 — Appeals Of Board's Decisions.
Section 179A.06 — Rights And Obligations Of Employees.
Section 179A.07 — Rights And Obligations Of Employers.
Section 179A.08 — Policy Consultants.
Section 179A.09 — Unit Determination.
Section 179A.10 — State Units.
Section 179A.101 — Court Units.
Section 179A.102 — Transition To New Bargaining Unit Structure.
Section 179A.103 — General Provisions For Court Employees.
Section 179A.104 — Board Of Public Defense.
Section 179A.11 — University Of Minnesota.
Section 179A.12 — Exclusive Representation; Elections; Decertification.
Section 179A.13 — Unfair Labor Practices.
Section 179A.135 — Unfair Labor Practices Involving Charitable Hospitals.
Section 179A.14 — Negotiation Procedures.
Section 179A.16 — Interest Arbitration.
Section 179A.17 — New Exclusive Representatives.
Section 179A.18 — Strikes Authorized.
Section 179A.19 — Illegal Strikes.
Section 179A.21 — Grievance Arbitration.
Section 179A.22 — State And Its Employees; Negotiations.
Section 179A.225 — Court Employees; Negotiations.
Section 179A.226 — Board Of Public Defense Employees; Negotiations.
Section 179A.24 — Application Of Sections 185.07 To 185.19.
Section 179A.25 — Independent Review.
Section 179A.30 — Regional Treatment Center, Nursing Home, And Community-based Facility Employees.
Section 179A.40 — Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc.
Section 179A.54 — Individual Providers Of Direct Support Services.