Subdivision 1. Establishment of section. The commissioner shall establish an environmental hazards information and assistance section in the Department of Veterans Affairs. The section shall be headed by a director. The commissioner shall provide the director with office space, administrative services, and clerical support.
Subd. 2. Position of director. The director of the environmental hazards information and assistance section shall be appointed by the commissioner. The director shall assist the commissioner in carrying out the duties and responsibilities required under sections 196.19 to 196.26. The commissioner of management and budget, in consultation with the commissioner, shall establish minimum qualifications for the position of director. In setting the minimum qualifications, the commissioner of management and budget shall consider the scientific and technical background necessary to perform the duties under sections 196.19 to 196.26.
1982 c 513 s 5; 1991 c 238 art 1 s 9; 2000 c 390 s 8; 2008 c 204 s 42; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 196 — Department Of Veterans Affairs
Section 196.02 — Commissioner Of Veterans Affairs.
Section 196.021 — Deputy Commissioners; Duties.
Section 196.03 — Officers And Employees.
Section 196.05 — Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 196.052 — Gift Acceptance And Investment.
Section 196.053 — Acceptance Of Federal Funds.
Section 196.054 — Use Of Facilities Or Services By Outside Agencies.
Section 196.06 — Annual Report.
Section 196.07 — Technical Staff.
Section 196.08 — Files And Records Confidential.
Section 196.081 — Veterans Stable Housing Initiative; Data.
Section 196.18 — Uncompensated And Voluntary Services; Expenses.
Section 196.19 — Environmental Hazards Information And Assistance Act; Citation.
Section 196.22 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner.
Section 196.23 — Environmental Hazards Information And Assistance Section.
Section 196.24 — Duties Of Commissioner Of Health.
Section 196.25 — Confidentiality.
Section 196.26 — Class Action Representation By Attorney General.