<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Chapter 383B — Compensation on MinnesotaLawyer.com</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/</link><description>Recent content in Chapter 383B — Compensation on MinnesotaLawyer.com</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>§ 383B.021 — Compensation</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.021/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.021/</guid><description>Hennepin County board members get a fixed salary set by resolution, not per diem payments.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.025 — County Board Appoints Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.025/</guid><description>In Hennepin County, the auditor, treasurer, and recorder are appointed, not elected.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.031</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.031/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.031/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.035 — County to Pay City, Town Special Election Expenses</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.035/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.035/</guid><description>Hennepin County pays for special election costs in cities and towns within the county.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.041 — Campaign Financing, Disclosure of Economic Interests</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.041/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.041/</guid><description>Candidates for Hennepin County offices must file campaign finance disclosure forms.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.042</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.042/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.042/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.043</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.043/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.043/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.044</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.044/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.044/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.045</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.045/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.045/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.046</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.046/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.046/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.047</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.047/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.047/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.048</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.048/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.048/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.049</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.049/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.049/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.05</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.05/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.05/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.051</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.051/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.051/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.052</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.052/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.052/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.053</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.053/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.053/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.054</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.054/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.054/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.055</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.055/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.055/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.056</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.056/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.056/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.057</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.057/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.057/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.058 — Local Ordinances and Charters Superseded</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.058/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.058/</guid><description>State campaign finance rules override local ordinances in Hennepin County.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.061 — Legislative Research Committee</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.061/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.061/</guid><description>Creates a legislative research committee of all state legislators from Hennepin County.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.063 — Fort Snelling Precinct</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.063/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.063/</guid><description>Hennepin County must provide a polling place for the Fort Snelling area.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.101 — County Administrator's Office; Establishment</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.101/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.101/</guid><description>Creates the Hennepin County administrator as the chief officer running county government.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.102 — Powers and Duties</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.102/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.102/</guid><description>The county administrator supervises all departments and prepares the annual budget.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.103 — Compensation; Removal</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.103/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.103/</guid><description>The county board hires the administrator, sets the pay, and can remove the administrator at will.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.111 — Budget and Financial Administration</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.111/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.111/</guid><description>The Hennepin County board must adopt a complete yearly budget for all county spending.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.112 — Annual Budget</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.112/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.112/</guid><description>The annual budget must list all expected revenue and spending, and must balance.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.113 — Long-range Capital Program</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.113/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.113/</guid><description>The county board must review a long-range capital improvement program each year.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.114 — Appropriations and Tax Levy</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.114/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.114/</guid><description>Adopting the budget approves all spending and sets the property tax levy.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.115 — Amendments</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.115/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.115/</guid><description>The county board can add new spending or move money between departments during the year.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.116 — Payment Procedures and Accounting</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.116/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.116/</guid><description>The county must follow proper procedures for paying bills and tracking spending.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1161 — Electronic Approvals</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1161/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1161/</guid><description>Hennepin County may use electronic signatures to approve official county actions.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1162 — Credit Cards</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1162/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1162/</guid><description>The county may issue credit cards to officials and employees for county business.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.117 — Certificates of Indebtedness</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.117/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.117/</guid><description>The county may issue certificates of indebtedness for short-term borrowing.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.118 — Fees</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.118/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.118/</guid><description>The county board may set fees for county services by resolution.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.119 — Financial Statements and Audits</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.119/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.119/</guid><description>The county must prepare annual financial statements and have regular audits.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.121 — Adult Corrections Facility</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.121/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.121/</guid><description>Hennepin County may operate an adult corrections facility (workhouse).</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.122 — Superintendent</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.122/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.122/</guid><description>The county board appoints a superintendent to run the adult corrections facility.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.123 — Rules</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.123/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.123/</guid><description>The county board sets rules for running the adult corrections facility.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.124 — Work Release Program</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.124/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.124/</guid><description>The county may allow inmates to leave the facility for work during the day.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.125 — Board May Run Factory With Inmates and Staff</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.125/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.125/</guid><description>The county board may run a factory using workhouse inmates and staff.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.126 — Board May Lease Space Out to Run Factory</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.126/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.126/</guid><description>The county may lease space in the workhouse to private companies to run a factory.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.127 — Diminution of Sentence</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.127/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.127/</guid><description>Workhouse inmates can earn time off their sentence for good behavior.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.128 — Place of Crime Must Pay Workhouse Inmate Daily Expense</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.128/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.128/</guid><description>The city or town where a crime was committed must pay the daily cost of housing the inmate.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.129 — Inmates From Other Jurisdictions</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.129/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.129/</guid><description>The county workhouse may accept inmates from other cities and counties.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.141 — Authorization</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.141/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.141/</guid><description>Hennepin County may set up a central purchasing system for all county departments.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.142 — Procedure</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.142/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.142/</guid><description>The county board may delegate purchasing authority and set spending limits.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.143 — Contracts for Purchases</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.143/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.143/</guid><description>The county may use different methods for purchasing depending on the dollar amount.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.144 — Prequalification</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.144/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.144/</guid><description>The county may prequalify vendors before they can bid on contracts.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.145 — Competitive Bidding</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.145/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.145/</guid><description>Competitive bidding rules apply to large county purchases and contracts.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.146 — Purchases Consistent With Law</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.146/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.146/</guid><description>All county purchases must comply with applicable state and federal laws.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.147 — Vendor Discounts</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.147/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.147/</guid><description>The county may take advantage of vendor discounts for early payment.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.148 — Rules and Regulations</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.148/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.148/</guid><description>The county board adopts rules and regulations for the purchasing system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.149 — Purchases or Contracts Forbidden</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.149/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.149/</guid><description>County officials cannot make purchases or contracts that violate county rules.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.15 — Bonds</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.15/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.15/</guid><description>County officers who handle money must post a surety bond.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.151 — Financial Interest Forbidden</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.151/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.151/</guid><description>County officials cannot have a financial interest in county contracts.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1511 — Job Order Contracting</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1511/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1511/</guid><description>Hennepin County may use job order contracting for certain building projects.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.152 — Building and Maintenance Fund</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.152/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.152/</guid><description>The county maintains a building and maintenance fund for county facilities.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.153 — Contingent Account</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.153/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.153/</guid><description>The county board may set up a contingent account for unexpected expenses.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.155 — Self-insurance</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.155/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.155/</guid><description>Hennepin County may self-insure against certain risks instead of buying insurance.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.157</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.157/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.157/</guid><description>The county may invest in real property for public purposes.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.158 — Design-build Contracts</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.158/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.158/</guid><description>Hennepin County may use design-build contracts for construction projects.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1581 — Design-build Process</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1581/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1581/</guid><description>Sets the process for awarding design-build contracts in Hennepin County.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1582 — Rfp for Design-build</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1582/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1582/</guid><description>The county issues a request for proposals when seeking design-build contractors.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1583 — Replacing Team Members</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1583/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1583/</guid><description>Rules for replacing team members on a design-build project after the contract is signed.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1584 — Design-build Award</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1584/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1584/</guid><description>The county awards design-build contracts based on best value, not lowest price alone.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1585</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1585/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1585/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1586</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1586/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1586/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.1588 — Energy Forward Pricing Mechanisms</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1588/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.1588/</guid><description>Hennepin County may use forward pricing to lock in energy costs.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.159 — Real Property Leases</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.159/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.159/</guid><description>Hennepin County may lease real property for up to 30 years.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.20 — Parking Facilities</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.20/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.20/</guid><description>Hennepin County may build and operate parking facilities.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.203 — Certification of Tax Lists</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.203/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.203/</guid><description>The county auditor certifies property tax lists for collection.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.205 — Special Assessments; Certification Fee</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.205/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.205/</guid><description>The county may charge a fee for certifying special assessments.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.207 — Special Assessments; Computation of Interest</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.207/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.207/</guid><description>Sets how interest is calculated on special assessments in Hennepin County.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.211 — Authorization</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.211/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.211/</guid><description>Hennepin County may provide health care services to county residents.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.213 — Powers and Duties</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.213/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.213/</guid><description>The county board has broad powers to run health care programs and facilities.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.215 — Additional Authority</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.215/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.215/</guid><description>The county has extra authority for health care beyond what other counties have.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.217 — Hmo and Clinics</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.217/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.217/</guid><description>Hennepin County may contract with HMOs and clinics for health services.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.218 — Bonding Authority; Hennepin County Medical Building</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.218/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.218/</guid><description>The county may issue bonds to build a medical office building.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.219 — Ambulatory Health Centers and Clinics</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.219/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.219/</guid><description>The county may build and operate outpatient health centers and clinics.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.221 — Emergency Medical Service</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.221/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.221/</guid><description>Hennepin County must provide emergency medical services.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.223 — Food Service</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.223/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.223/</guid><description>The county may provide food service at its health care facilities.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.225</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.225/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.225/</guid><description>The county medical examiner provides expert medical opinions for legal cases.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.227</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.227/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.227/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.229 — Existing Health Service Programs Not Affected</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.229/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.229/</guid><description>Existing county health programs continue under this law.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.233</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.233/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.233/</guid><description>Hennepin County may provide waste management services.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.235 — 80 Percent of Council Must Ok Minneapolis Waste Burner</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.235/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.235/</guid><description>Minneapolis cannot build a waste incinerator without approval from 80% of the metro council.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.236 — Waste Management</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.236/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.236/</guid><description>Hennepin County may provide solid waste management services.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.237 — Library System</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.237/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.237/</guid><description>Creates the Hennepin County Library system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.239 — Board</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.239/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.239/</guid><description>A library board oversees the Hennepin County Library system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.241 — Director</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.241/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.241/</guid><description>The library board hires a director to manage the library system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.243 — Per Diems</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.243/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.243/</guid><description>Library board members may receive per diem payments for meetings.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.245 — Library Levy</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.245/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.245/</guid><description>The county may levy a property tax to fund the library system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.247 — Merger</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.247/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.247/</guid><description>Municipal libraries in Hennepin County may merge with the county library system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.251 — License Bureau</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.251/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.251/</guid><description>Hennepin County may operate a license bureau for vehicle and driver services.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.255 — Public Safety Communications</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.255/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.255/</guid><description>Hennepin County may build and operate a public safety radio system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.257 — County May Run Central Mobile Equipment Division</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.257/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.257/</guid><description>The county may run a central division to manage all county vehicles and equipment.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.259 — Pistol Range</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.259/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.259/</guid><description>Hennepin County may build and operate a pistol range.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.26 — Human Resources System; Purpose</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.26/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.26/</guid><description>Creates a merit-based hiring system for Hennepin County employees.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.27 — Definitions for Human Resources Board and Department</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.27/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.27/</guid><description>Defines key terms used in the Hennepin County human resources laws.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.28 — Human Resources Board</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.28/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.28/</guid><description>Creates a human resources board to oversee the county&amp;rsquo;s merit hiring system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.29 — Duties of Human Resources Board</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.29/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.29/</guid><description>The human resources board adopts rules for hiring, pay, discipline, and other personnel matters.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.30 — Director; Selection</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.30/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.30/</guid><description>The county board selects a human resources director through a competitive process.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.31 — Duties of Human Resources Director</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.31/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.31/</guid><description>The HR director manages exams, job classifications, pay plans, and employee records.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.32 — Unclassified and Classified Service</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.32/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.32/</guid><description>County jobs are split into classified (merit-based) and unclassified (appointed) positions.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.33 — Tenure</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.33/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.33/</guid><description>Classified county employees have job security and can only be fired for cause.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.34 — Classification of Employees</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.34/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.34/</guid><description>All county positions must be assigned to a job class based on duties and pay.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.35</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.35/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.35/</guid><description>County employees may be promoted to higher positions through competitive exams.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.36 — Party to Litigation</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.36/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.36/</guid><description>The human resources board may be a party in lawsuits to enforce civil service rules.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.37 — Interference With Exam, Applicants; Political Activity</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.37/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.37/</guid><description>It is illegal to interfere with civil service exams or engage in political activity on county time.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.38 — Removals, Suspensions, and Demotions</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.38/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.38/</guid><description>Classified employees can be removed, suspended, or demoted only for just cause.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.389 — Disaster Volunteer Leave</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.389/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.389/</guid><description>Hennepin County employees may take leave to volunteer during a declared disaster.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.39 — Veterans to Be Given Preferential Rating</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.39/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.39/</guid><description>Military veterans get extra points added to their civil service exam scores.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.40</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.40/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.40/</guid><description>County employees who transfer between departments keep their seniority.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.41 — Discrimination</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.41/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.41/</guid><description>The county cannot discriminate in hiring based on race, sex, religion, or other protected traits.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.42 — Appropriation of Funds</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.42/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.42/</guid><description>The county board must fund the human resources system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.45 — County Board to Fix Time, Manner to Pay Salaries</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.45/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.45/</guid><description>The county board sets when and how county employees get paid.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.453 — Bond of County Recorder Deputy</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.453/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.453/</guid><description>The deputy county recorder must post a surety bond.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.455 — Legal Officers' Salaries</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.455/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.455/</guid><description>Sets salaries for the county attorney and other legal officers.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.457 — Officers' Salaries</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.457/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.457/</guid><description>Sets salaries for various Hennepin County officers.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.46 — Supplemental Retirement Account</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.46/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.46/</guid><description>Creates a supplemental retirement account for Hennepin County employees.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.47 — Investment of Retirement Money</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.47/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.47/</guid><description>The county board decides how to invest supplemental retirement funds.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.48 — Buying State Supplemental Investment Fund Shares</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.48/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.48/</guid><description>The county may buy shares in the state supplemental investment fund for retirement accounts.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.49 — Supplemental Retirement Benefits; Redemption of Shares</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.49/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.49/</guid><description>Employees may cash in their supplemental retirement shares when they retire or leave.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.491 — Minnesota State Retirement System Billing Authority</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.491/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.491/</guid><description>Minnesota State Retirement System may bill the county for employer pension contributions.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.493 — Withdrawal From Participation</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.493/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.493/</guid><description>The county may withdraw from certain retirement fund participation.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.50 — Prospectus</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.50/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.50/</guid><description>The county must provide a prospectus describing the supplemental retirement plan.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.51 — No Assignment or Garnishment</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.51/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.51/</guid><description>Supplemental retirement benefits cannot be assigned to others or taken by creditors.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.52 — Administration Costs</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.52/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.52/</guid><description>The county pays the costs of running the supplemental retirement program.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.56 — Board May Regulate Public, Private Ambulances</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.56/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.56/</guid><description>The county may regulate both public and private ambulance services.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.562 — Government Center; Liquor</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.562/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.562/</guid><description>Liquor may be served at the Hennepin County Government Center under certain conditions.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.565 — Plats and Surveys; Approval</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.565/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.565/</guid><description>The county must approve plats and surveys before they are recorded.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.60 — Special Permits; Seasonal Contractor's Permit; Fees</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.60/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.60/</guid><description>The county may issue special road permits and seasonal contractor permits with fees.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.603 — Board May File County Highway Maps for Record</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.603/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.603/</guid><description>The county board may file official county highway maps with the recorder.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.606 — Seasonal Load Limits</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.606/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.606/</guid><description>The county may set seasonal load limits on county roads.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.608 — Local Road Aid</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.608/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.608/</guid><description>The county distributes road aid money to local governments for road work.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.61 — Transfer of Drainage Systems</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.61/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.61/</guid><description>The county may transfer drainage systems to cities or watershed districts.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.611 — Probation and Investigation Department, Creation</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.611/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.611/</guid><description>Creates a probation and investigation department for Hennepin County courts.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.612 — Director of Court Services; Other Employees</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.612/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.612/</guid><description>The court appoints a director of court services and other probation employees.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.613 — Duties of Department</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.613/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.613/</guid><description>The probation department supervises people on probation and investigates cases for the court.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.614 — Space, Supplies, Expenses, Officer's Powers, Bond; Records</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.614/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.614/</guid><description>The county provides office space, supplies, and expenses for the probation department.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.63 — Public Defender for Crimes, Misdemeanors, Ordinances</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.63/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.63/</guid><description>Hennepin County must provide a public defender for criminal and ordinance cases.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.65 — Contracts, Leases With Bloomington for Court Space</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.65/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.65/</guid><description>Hennepin County may contract with Bloomington for court space.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.68 — Board of Park District Commissioners</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.68/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.68/</guid><description>Sets up the board of commissioners for the Three Rivers Park District.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.69</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.69/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.69/</guid><description>Park district commissioners serve staggered terms.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.70 — Compensation of Commissioners</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.70/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.70/</guid><description>Park district commissioners receive compensation set by the county board.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.702 — Depositories</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.702/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.702/</guid><description>The park district must deposit funds in approved public depositories.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.703 — District Renaming</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.703/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.703/</guid><description>The suburban Hennepin regional park district may be renamed.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.71 — Trail System</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.71/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.71/</guid><description>The park district may build and maintain a trail system.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.72 — Land Acquisition; Town Consent</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.72/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.72/</guid><description>The park district may acquire land, but needs town approval in certain cases.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.73 — Park District Tax Levy</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.73/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.73/</guid><description>The park district may levy a property tax to fund park operations.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.74</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.74/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.74/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.75 — Municipal Building Commission</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.75/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.75/</guid><description>Creates a municipal building commission for certain Hennepin County buildings.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.751 — Care and Control of Building</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.751/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.751/</guid><description>The building commission has care and control of the government building.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.752 — Expenses; Warrants</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.752/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.752/</guid><description>The building commission pays expenses through warrants on the county treasury.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.753 — Exclusive Control</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.753/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.753/</guid><description>The building commission has exclusive control over building operations.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.754 — Budget Date</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.754/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.754/</guid><description>The building commission must submit its budget by a set date each year.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.761 — Discontinuance of Hennepin County Soil and Water Conservation District; Transfer of Duties</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.761/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.761/</guid><description>The Hennepin County soil and water conservation district was discontinued.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.77 — Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.77/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.77/</guid><description>Creates a housing and redevelopment authority for Hennepin County.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.78 — Bathing Beaches</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.78/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.78/</guid><description>The county may maintain and regulate bathing beaches.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.79 — Multijurisdictional Program</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.79/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.79/</guid><description>Hennepin County may join with other governments on shared programs.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.80 — Hennepin County Deed and Mortgage Tax</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.80/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.80/</guid><description>Hennepin County charges a deed and mortgage tax on property transfers.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.81 — Environmental Response Fund</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.81/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.81/</guid><description>Creates a fund for cleaning up pollution and environmental hazards in Hennepin County.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.82 — Wind and Solar Business Entity Participation</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.82/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.82/</guid><description>The county may partner with businesses on wind and solar energy projects.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.83 — Limits on Railroad Condemnation Powers Over Certain Governmental Property Interests</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.83/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.83/</guid><description>Limits railroad companies from condemning certain government property in Hennepin County.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.901 — Creation of a County Subsidiary Corporation</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.901/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.901/</guid><description>Hennepin County may create a subsidiary corporation to provide health services.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.902 — Definitions</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.902/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.902/</guid><description>Defines terms used in the county subsidiary corporation laws.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.903 — Board</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.903/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.903/</guid><description>The subsidiary corporation is governed by a board of directors.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.904 — Officers</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.904/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.904/</guid><description>The corporation&amp;rsquo;s board elects officers to manage daily operations.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.905 — Authority and Duties of Officers and Directors; Unpaid Officers and Directors Liability for Damages</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.905/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.905/</guid><description>Sets the duties and liability limits for the corporation&amp;rsquo;s officers and directors.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.906 — Bylaws</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.906/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.906/</guid><description>The county board must approve the corporation&amp;rsquo;s initial bylaws.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.907 — Corporate Powers</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.907/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.907/</guid><description>The subsidiary corporation has broad powers to run health care operations.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.908 — Limitations Upon Corporate Powers; Reserved Powers</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.908/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.908/</guid><description>The county board keeps certain powers over the subsidiary corporation.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.909 — Corporate Seal</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.909/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.909/</guid><description>The subsidiary corporation may adopt an official corporate seal.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.910 — Board Meetings</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.910/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.910/</guid><description>The corporate board must hold regular public meetings.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.911 — Public Depository</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.911/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.911/</guid><description>The corporation must deposit funds in approved public depositories.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.912 — Transfer of Rights</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.912/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.912/</guid><description>The county may transfer rights and assets to the subsidiary corporation.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.913 — Lease or Transfer of Assets</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.913/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.913/</guid><description>The corporation may lease or transfer assets with county board approval.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.914 — Status of Present Employees; Bargaining Units; Retirement Coverage</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.914/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.914/</guid><description>County employees who transfer to the corporation keep their bargaining rights and retirement.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.915 — Bonding Authority of Corporation</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.915/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.915/</guid><description>The subsidiary corporation may issue bonds to finance health care facilities.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.916 — Financing Through County</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.916/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.916/</guid><description>The county may provide financing to the subsidiary corporation.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.917 — Open Meeting Law; Government Data Practices Act</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.917/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.917/</guid><description>The subsidiary corporation must follow open meeting and data practices laws.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.918 — Health Services Plan</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.918/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.918/</guid><description>The corporation must create a health services plan approved by the county board.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.919 — Tort Liability</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.919/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.919/</guid><description>The subsidiary corporation is liable for torts like a government entity.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.920 — Revenue Recapture Act</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.920/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.920/</guid><description>The corporation may use the revenue recapture act to collect debts.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.921 — Purchasing</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.921/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.921/</guid><description>The corporation follows special purchasing rules for goods and services.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.922 — Legal Counsel</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.922/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.922/</guid><description>The county attorney provides legal counsel to the subsidiary corporation.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.923 — Self-insurance</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.923/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.923/</guid><description>The subsidiary corporation may self-insure against certain risks.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.924 — Hospital Authorities</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.924/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.924/</guid><description>The corporation may operate hospital authorities in Hennepin County.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.925 — Tax-exempt Status</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.925/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.925/</guid><description>The subsidiary corporation has tax-exempt status as a government entity.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.926</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.926/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.926/</guid><description>This section has been repealed or renumbered.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.927 — Intergovernmental Transfers</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.927/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.927/</guid><description>The corporation may make intergovernmental transfers for health care funding.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.928 — Indigent Care</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.928/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.928/</guid><description>The corporation must provide care to people who cannot pay.</description></item><item><title>§ 383B.99 — Laws Not Applicable</title><link>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.99/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://minnesotalawyer.com/statutes/chapter-383b/383b.99/</guid><description>Certain general county laws do not apply to Hennepin County.</description></item></channel></rss>