Before December 31, 1989, the Charter Commission shall deliver to the board of county commissioners either (1) its report determining that the present form of county government is adequate for the county and that a charter is not necessary or desirable, or (2) a draft of a proposed charter. The report must be signed by a majority of the members of the charter commission. The proposed charter may provide for any form of government consistent with the Constitution of the state of Minnesota. It may provide for the establishment and administration of all departments of a county government and for the regulation of all local county functions. It may abolish or consolidate any department or agency. The charter commission is required to hold at least one public hearing in each of the county commissioner districts.
It shall provide for present functions to be assumed by new elective or appointive officers as shall be provided for in the charter and may provide for other powers consistent with other law. It shall provide methods of procedure in respect to the operation of the government created and the duties of all officers. It shall provide for a home rule charter commission consistent with article XII, section 5, of the Constitution of the state of Minnesota and may provide for alternative methods for amending or abandoning the charter consistent with the constitution. The county may be authorized to acquire by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation or sell or lease any property needed for the full discharge of its duties and powers. All special and general laws authorizing the county to incur indebtedness or issue bonds shall be subject to the charter, provided that the charter provisions are not in conflict with general laws relating to public indebtedness. The county shall continue to have all the powers granted by law.
Personnel matters relating to Ramsey County employees shall continue to be governed by sections 383A.281 to 383A.301 and sections 197.455 to 197.48. A charter proposed for adoption under sections 383A.551 to 383A.556 shall not apply to personnel matters.
1987 c 103 s 4; 1988 c 622 s 3
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 370 - 403 — Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities
Section 383A.011 — Session Laws That Do Not Apply To Ramsey County.
Section 383A.02 — Powers And Duties.
Section 383A.07 — Parks And Recreation.
Section 383A.08 — Detention And Corrections.
Section 383A.12 — Health Department.
Section 383A.14 — Air Quality.
Section 383A.155 — Housing Improvement Areas.
Section 383A.16 — Highway Improvements.
Section 383A.165 — Seasonal Highway Load Restrictions.
Section 383A.17 — Capitol Approach.
Section 383A.18 — Soldiers' Rest.
Section 383A.19 — Codification Of Special Laws.
Section 383A.20 — Government Administration.
Section 383A.201 — Officials Not To Be Interested In Contracts.
Section 383A.21 — Fees Of The Court Administrator Of District Court, Coroner And County Recorder.
Section 383A.22 — Fee System For County Services, Document Processing.
Section 383A.23 — Commissioners; Composition; Redistricting.
Section 383A.26 — Organization.
Section 383A.281 — Definitions.
Section 383A.282 — County Board Responsibilities.
Section 383A.283 — Human Resources Department.
Section 383A.284 — General; Human Resources Powers Of Department And County Board.
Section 383A.285 — Classified Service.
Section 383A.286 — Unclassified Service.
Section 383A.287 — Personnel Review Board.
Section 383A.288 — Competitive Examinations.
Section 383A.289 — Eligible Lists.
Section 383A.291 — Certification Of Eligibles.
Section 383A.292 — Noncompetitive Appointments.
Section 383A.293 — Probationary Period.
Section 383A.294 — Grievances.
Section 383A.295 — Conditions Of Employment.
Section 383A.296 — Misconduct.
Section 383A.297 — Political Activity.
Section 383A.298 — Transitional Provisions.
Section 383A.301 — Status Of Present Employees.
Section 383A.321 — Definitions.
Section 383A.322 — Small Business Set-aside.
Section 383A.323 — Purchasing Through Health Care Cooperative.
Section 383A.35 — Court Commissioner.
Section 383A.37 — Sheriff; Fees.
Section 383A.381 — Abstract Clerk.
Section 383A.39 — Courthouse And City Hall.
Section 383A.40 — Welfare Department; Local Social Services Agency.
Section 383A.405 — Corrections.
Section 383A.411 — Bonds Or Levy For Water System For County Buildings.
Section 383A.42 — County Surveyor; Approval Of Plat.
Section 383A.421 — Surveyor Fees.
Section 383A.43 — Legislative Research Committee.
Section 383A.47 — Reduction Of Appropriations.
Section 383A.50 — Administration Of Budget.
Section 383A.551 — Ramsey County; Charter Commission.
Section 383A.552 — Charter Commission; Nominations And Appointments.
Section 383A.553 — Charter Commission; Terms; Chair; Expenses And Administration.
Section 383A.554 — Powers And Duties.
Section 383A.556 — Effective Date.
Section 383A.601 — Legislative Findings.
Section 383A.602 — Definitions.
Section 383A.603 — District Erosion And Sediment Control Program.
Section 383A.604 — Organization Soil Erosion And Sediment Control Programs.
Section 383A.605 — Compliance.
Section 383A.62 — Elections Department Merger.
Section 383A.75 — Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee.
Section 383A.80 — Ramsey County Deed And Mortgage Tax.
Section 383A.81 — Environmental Response Fund.