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This bill allows the city of Buffalo, Minnesota to establish a public utilities commission with five members, which deviates from standard state statutes regarding municipal utility commissions. Specifically, the bill permits Buffalo to create a commission through a city ordinance that adopts a modified structure: the five commission members will be appointed by the city council, with no more than two members coming from the council itself. Initially, the members will be appointed to staggered terms, with two members serving one year, two serving two years, and one serving three years. Subsequent appointments will be for three-year terms. The bill requires the city to follow most existing state regulations for public utility commissions while allowing this specific structural variation. The new commission structure will become effective after the city completes necessary legal compliance procedures, including filing appropriate documentation with the state. This legislative change provides Buffalo with flexibility in organizing its local utility governance while maintaining oversight and regulatory standards.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2213&ssn=0&y=2025