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 being a council member. It introduces a new structure for the terms of the initial commission members based on the total number of members appointed, ensuring staggered terms to maintain continuity.

Additionally, the bill allows for the number of commission members to be adjusted by ordinance, while requiring that any changes maintain staggered terms for existing members. If the number of members is reduced, the bill mandates that current members be allowed to complete their full terms. The new provisions will take effect the day after the bill is enacted.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 412.341