SF2034 authorizes removal of Metropolitan Council members for cause, requires governor appointment of a vice-chair, sets council member salary and.

SF2034 amends the Metropolitan Council's operations by allowing the removal of council members for cause, after notice and hearing. It mandates the governor's appointment of a vice-chair, who will serve as the 17th voting member. The bill specifies that starting January 1, 2026, council members will receive an annual salary of $40,000, with future increases tied to legislator salaries. Additionally, it requires the regional administrator to undergo annual performance reviews by the council. These changes apply to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.

SF2034 authorizes removal of Metropolitan Council members for cause, requires governor appointment of a vice-chair, sets council member salary and.

SF2034 amends the Metropolitan Council's operations by allowing the removal of council members for cause, after notice and hearing. It mandates the governor's appointment of a vice-chair, who will serve as the 17th voting member. The bill specifies that starting January 1, 2026, council members will receive an annual salary of $40,000, with future increases tied to legislator salaries. Additionally, it requires the regional administrator to undergo annual performance reviews by the council. These changes apply to the counties of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.