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This bill modifies the organization and staffing of the Statewide Office of Appellate Counsel and Training, which provides legal representation and support for parents in juvenile protection cases. The bill changes the office from an independent state office to an agency within the executive branch, and updates the structure of its governing board. The State Board of Appellate Counsel and Training will now consist of seven members (four appointed by the governor and three by the supreme court), with specific restrictions on who can serve, such as excluding judges, lobbyists, and current county attorneys. The bill also clarifies the board's composition requirements, including representation from Tribal communities and diverse backgrounds. Additionally, the bill revises the appointment and compensation procedures for the head appellate counsel and other employees, establishing specific positions like managing appellate attorneys, staff attorneys, a training director, a program administrator, and an office administrator. The bill standardizes salary setting processes by referencing state management and budget guidelines and collective bargaining agreements, and specifies that attorneys must be licensed to practice in Minnesota, with some positions serving at the pleasure of the head appellate counsel and others in the classified service.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2006&ssn=0&y=2025