Subdivision 1. Creation. Recognizing that training and experience in the military services of the government and loyalty and sacrifice for the government are qualifications of merit which cannot be readily assessed by examination, a veteran's preference shall be available pursuant to this section to a veteran as defined in section 197.447.
Subd. 2. [Repealed, 2005 c 95 s 1; 2005 c 156 art 4 s 12]
Subd. 3. [Repealed, 2004 c 207 s 31]
Subd. 4. [Repealed, 2004 c 207 s 31]
Subd. 5. Disabled veteran; definitions. For the purpose of the preference to be used in securing appointment from an applicant pool, "disabled veteran" means a person who has a compensable service connected disability as adjudicated by the United States Veterans Administration, or by the retirement board of one of the several branches of the armed forces, which disability is existing at the time preference is claimed.
Subd. 6. Preference for spouses. A preference available pursuant to this section may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who because of the disability is unable to qualify.
Subd. 7. Ranking of veterans. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a vacant position and claim disabled veteran's preference shall be listed in the applicant pool ahead of all other applicants. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a vacant position and claim nondisabled veteran's preference shall be listed in the applicant pool after those claiming disabled veteran's preference and ahead of nonveterans. Each recently separated veteran who meets minimum qualifications for a vacant position and has claimed a veterans or disabled veterans preference must be considered for the position. The top five recently separated veterans must be granted an interview for the position by the hiring authority.
The term "recently separated veteran" means a veteran, as defined in section 197.447, who has served in active military service, at any time on or after September 11, 2001, and who has been honorably discharged from active service, as shown by the person's form DD-214.
Subd. 8. Notification. The commissioner or an appointing authority, when notifying applicants that they have been accepted into the state's selection process, shall notify applicants that they may elect to use veteran's preference.
Subd. 9. Rejection; explanation. If the appointing authority rejects a member of the finalist pool who has claimed veteran's preference, the appointing authority shall notify the finalist in writing of the reasons for the rejection.
1981 c 210 s 11; 1982 c 560 s 17-20; 1984 c 468 s 1; 1984 c 609 s 1; 1985 c 248 s 85; 1Sp1985 c 16 art 2 s 8; 1986 c 444; 2004 c 207 s 13-16; 2009 c 94 art 3 s 6
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 43A — State Employment
Chapter 43A — State Personnel Management
Section 43A.04 — General Powers And Responsibilities Of Commissioner.
Section 43A.045 — Restructuring.
Section 43A.046 — Staff Reductions.
Section 43A.047 — Contracted Services.
Section 43A.05 — Powers And Responsibilities; Personnel.
Section 43A.06 — Powers And Responsibilities; Labor Relations.
Section 43A.07 — Classified Service.
Section 43A.071 — Service Worker.
Section 43A.08 — Unclassified Service.
Section 43A.10 — Selection Process; Eligibility To Compete.
Section 43A.11 — Veteran's Preference.
Section 43A.111 — Noncompetitive Appointment Of Certain Disabled Veterans.
Section 43A.121 — Ranking Of The Applicant Pool.
Section 43A.14 — Appointments.
Section 43A.15 — Noncompetitive And Qualifying Appointments.
Section 43A.16 — Probationary Periods.
Section 43A.17 — Salary Limits, Rates, Ranges And Exceptions.
Section 43A.18 — Total Compensation; Collective Bargaining Agreements; Plans.
Section 43A.181 — Unreimbursed Medical Costs Vacation Donation Program.
Section 43A.1815 — Vacation Donation To Sick Leave Account.
Section 43A.183 — Payment Of Salary Differential To Reserve Forces Who Report For Active Service.
Section 43A.184 — Sick Leave For Veterans With Service-related Disabilities.
Section 43A.185 — Disaster Volunteer Leave.
Section 43A.187 — Blood Donation Leave.
Section 43A.19 — Affirmative Action.
Section 43A.191 — Agency Affirmative Action Programs.
Section 43A.20 — Performance Appraisal And Pay.
Section 43A.21 — Training Programs.
Section 43A.22 — Benefits; Intent.
Section 43A.23 — Contracting Authority.
Section 43A.231 — Procurement Of A Pharmacy Benefit Manager And A Platform Technology Vendor.
Section 43A.24 — Eligibility For State Paid Insurance And Benefits.
Section 43A.241 — Insurance Contributions; Former Employees.
Section 43A.26 — Optional Coverages.
Section 43A.27 — Eligibility For Individual Paid Insurance And Benefits.
Section 43A.29 — Contributions By State.
Section 43A.30 — Payment Of Premiums.
Section 43A.31 — Administration.
Section 43A.311 — Drug Purchasing Program.
Section 43A.315 — State Employee Efficient Use Of Health Care Incentive Program.
Section 43A.316 — Public Employees Insurance Program.
Section 43A.317 — Minnesota Employees Insurance Program.
Section 43A.318 — Public Employees Group Long-term Care Insurance Program.
Section 43A.319 — Employee Assistance Program.
Section 43A.32 — Political Activities.
Section 43A.321 — Volunteer Firefighter And Rescue Workers; Agreements.
Section 43A.325 — Best Practices For Investigations.
Section 43A.345 — Early Retirement Incentive.
Section 43A.346 — Postretirement Option.
Section 43A.35 — Death Benefit For Retired Employees.
Section 43A.36 — Relationships With Other Agencies And Jurisdictions.
Section 43A.375 — Deduction For Expenses; Fraud Or Mistake.
Section 43A.38 — Code Of Ethics For Employees In The Executive Branch.
Section 43A.39 — Compliance With Law.
Section 43A.421 — Supported Work Program.
Section 43A.48 — Pretax Expense Accounts.
Section 43A.49 — Voluntary Unpaid Leave Of Absence.
Section 43A.50 — State Employee Combined Charities Campaign Registration.