This bill modifies the unclassified service and appointment provisions for St. Louis County by amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 383C.035. The amendments include the addition of a legislative lobbyist/grant coordinator position appointed by the county board, who will act as a liaison with the St. Louis County legislative delegation and pursue legislative concerns and grant opportunities. Additionally, the bill clarifies the number of full-time equivalent clerical employees serving the county board and administrator, changing the previous limit from two administrators to one administrator.

Furthermore, the bill repeals sections 383C.07 and 383C.74, which included provisions for the terms of office for lay members appointed to boards and commissions, as well as an obsolete county appropriation for historical work in St. Louis County. The repeal of these sections indicates a shift away from certain historical funding practices and governance structures that are no longer deemed necessary.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 383C.035