This bill modifies the unclassified service and appointment provisions for St. Louis County by amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 383C.035. The amendment clarifies the composition of the unclassified service, which includes various county officers, employees, and specific positions such as legislative lobbyists and administrative assistants. Notably, the bill removes the provision that previously allowed for two full-time equivalent clerical employees serving the county board and administrator, now allowing for a total of nine clerical employees without specifying a limit on the number of full-time equivalents.

Additionally, the bill repeals sections 383C.07 and 383C.74 of the Minnesota Statutes 2024, which included provisions regarding the terms of office for lay members appointed to boards and commissions in St. Louis County, as well as an obsolete county appropriation for historical work. 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
1st Engrossment: 383C.035