Subdivision 1. Chair. The chair of the commission shall have been a resident of the region for at least one year and shall be a person experienced in the field of government affairs. The chair shall preside at the meetings of the commission and board of directors and be responsible for carrying out all policy decisions of the commission. The chair's expense allowances shall be fixed by the commission. The term of the first chair shall be one year, and the chair shall serve until a successor is selected and qualifies. At the expiration of the term of the first chair, the chair shall be elected from the membership of the commission according to procedures established in its bylaws.
Subd. 2. Officers. Except as provided in subdivision 1, the commission shall elect such officers as it deems necessary for the conduct of its affairs. Times and places of regular and special meetings shall be fixed by the commission and may be provided in the commission bylaws. In the performance of its duties the commission may adopt bylaws, rules governing its operation, establish committees, divisions, departments, and bureaus, and staff the same as necessary to carry out its duties and when specifically authorized by law make appointments to other governmental agencies and districts. All officers and employees shall serve at the pleasure of the commission and in accordance with this section.
Subd. 3. Executive director. The commission may appoint an executive director to serve as the chief administrative officer. The director may be chosen from among the citizens of the nation at large, and shall be selected on the basis of training and experience in the field of government affairs.
Subd. 4. Employees. The commission may adopt a personnel system for its officers and employees including terms and conditions for the employment, the fixing of compensation, their classification, benefits, and the filing of performance and fidelity bonds, and such policies of insurance as it may deem advisable, the premiums for which, however, shall be paid for by the commission. Officers and employees are public employees within the meaning of chapter 353. The commission shall make the employer's contributions to pension funds of its employees.
Subd. 5. [Repealed, 1997 c 231 art 12 s 27]
Subd. 6. Consultants. The commission may contract for the services of consultants who perform engineering, legal, or other services of a professional nature for peak workloads, continuing advice on program direction, and for specialized and technical services. Such contracts shall not be subject to the requirements of any law relating to public bidding.
1969 c 1122 s 9; 1971 c 153 s 6-8; 1973 c 507 s 45; 1980 c 617 s 47; 1986 c 444; 1997 c 231 art 12 s 9-11
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 460 - 463 — Local Government Police Powers
Chapter 462 — Planning, Zoning
Section 462.12 — Restricted Residence Districts.
Section 462.13 — Council Given Power Of Eminent Domain.
Section 462.14 — Appraisal Of Damage.
Section 462.15 — Map, Plat, Parcel List Made, Filed; Tax, Assessments.
Section 462.16 — Power To Enact Ordinances To Enforce Council Rights.
Section 462.17 — Buildings Declared A Nuisance.
Section 462.351 — Municipal Planning And Development; Policy Statement.
Section 462.352 — Definitions.
Section 462.353 — Authority To Plan; Funds; Fees; Appeal.
Section 462.3531 — Waiver Of Rights.
Section 462.3535 — Community-based Planning.
Section 462.354 — Organization For Planning.
Section 462.355 — Adopt, Amend Comprehensive Plan; Interim Ordinance.
Section 462.356 — Procedure To Effect Plan: Generally.
Section 462.357 — Official Controls: Zoning Ordinance.
Section 462.358 — Official Controls: Subdivision Regulation; Dedication.
Section 462.3585 — Joint Planning Board.
Section 462.359 — Procedure To Effect Plan: Official Maps.
Section 462.3593 — Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings.
Section 462.3595 — Conditional Use Permits.
Section 462.3597 — Interim Uses.
Section 462.36 — Certified Copies Filed With County Recorder.
Section 462.361 — Judicial Review.
Section 462.3612 — Housing Fiscal Impact Notes.
Section 462.362 — Enforcement And Penalty.
Section 462.363 — Present Ordinances Continued.
Section 462.364 — Inconsistent Laws.
Section 462.365 — Extension Of Time For Compliance.
Section 462.371 — Regional Planning Activities.
Section 462.372 — Regional Planning Boards.
Section 462.373 — Regional Planning Board; Powers And Duties.
Section 462.374 — Adoption Of Plan By Local Units.
Section 462.375 — Regional Development Plan; Filing And Distribution.
Section 462.382 — Application.
Section 462.383 — Purpose: Government Cooperation And Coordination.
Section 462.384 — Definitions.
Section 462.385 — Designation Of Regions.
Section 462.386 — Other Planning Regions To Conform; Exception.
Section 462.387 — Regional Development Commissions; Establishment.
Section 462.388 — Commission Membership.
Section 462.389 — Development Commission Chair; Officers And Staff.
Section 462.39 — Powers And Duties.
Section 462.391 — Specific Powers And Duties.
Section 462.3911 — Prairieland Expo.
Section 462.3912 — Regional Housing Development.
Section 462.393 — Annual Report To Units, Public, Governor, Legislature.
Section 462.394 — Citizen Participation And Advisory Committees.
Section 462.395 — Duties Of State Agencies.
Section 462.396 — Grants; Levies; Budget; Accounts; Audits; Bids; Deposits.
Section 462.397 — Borrowing Money; Certificates Of Indebtedness.