The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 179A.03, subdivision 7, to establish that emergency managers are classified as essential employees. This classification includes a variety of roles such as firefighters, peace officers, public safety dispatchers, and various legal and educational professionals. The definition of "essential employee" is expanded to explicitly include emergency managers, thereby recognizing their critical role in public safety and emergency response.

In addition to the insertion of emergency managers into the list of essential employees, the bill maintains the existing definitions and classifications for other essential roles, particularly for state and University of Minnesota employees. The amendment underscores the importance of emergency managers in the context of public safety, ensuring they are acknowledged as vital personnel within the framework of essential services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 179A.03