Bill > SF2411

This bill modifies Minnesota state law regarding the membership of public utility commissions in statutory cities by expanding the allowable number of commission members from three to three, five, or seven members. Currently, public utility commissions consist of three members appointed by the city council, with no more than one member being a council member. The bill introduces new provisions specifying staggered initial term lengths depending on the total number of commission members (three, five, or seven), which ensures that not all members' terms expire simultaneously. For example, in a five-member commission, one member would serve a one-year term, two members would serve two-year terms, and two members would serve three-year terms. The bill also allows cities to increase or decrease the number of commission members by ordinance, with the requirement that any reduction in members must allow incumbent members to complete their full terms. This change provides cities with more flexibility in structuring their public utility commissions while maintaining continuity of leadership. The bill will become effective the day after its final enactment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2411&ssn=0&y=2025