Minnesota HF1329 modifies the Metropolitan Council's appointment process and member qualifications.

Minnesota HF1329 amends the Metropolitan Council's governance by changing the appointment process and member qualifications. The bill eliminates the Transportation Advisory Board and modifies the membership and appointment process for the council. It increases the number of council districts from 16 to 33 and requires the governor to create a nominating committee to recommend council members. The bill also repeals the salary provision for council members and sets new salary guidelines. Effective January 1, 2028, the changes apply to the seven-county metropolitan area.

Minnesota HF1329 modifies the Metropolitan Council's appointment process and member qualifications.

Minnesota HF1329 amends the Metropolitan Council's governance by changing the appointment process and member qualifications. The bill eliminates the Transportation Advisory Board and modifies the membership and appointment process for the council. It increases the number of council districts from 16 to 33 and requires the governor to create a nominating committee to recommend council members. The bill also repeals the salary provision for council members and sets new salary guidelines. Effective January 1, 2028, the changes apply to the seven-county metropolitan area.