This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 412.341, subdivision 1, to increase the allowable number of members on statutory city public utility commissions from three to five or seven. The bill specifies that members are to be appointed by the city council, with no more than one member coming from the council itself. It introduces a new provision for the terms of members appointed to the initial commission, detailing staggered terms based on the total number of members: one year for certain members, two years for others, and three years for the remaining members, depending on whether the commission consists of three, five, or seven members.

Additionally, the bill allows for the number of commission members to be adjusted by ordinance, while ensuring that staggered terms are maintained. If the number of members is reduced, the bill mandates that current members be allowed to complete their full terms. The changes outlined in this bill will take effect the day after final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 412.341