Pool of alternate members for ethnic councils established, and reports required.

HF 3168 establishes a pool of alternate members for Minnesota's three ethnic councils: the Council on Latino Affairs, Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, and Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. Each council must maintain two alternates for every regular member, with alternates filling in when regular members are absent and gaining full voting rights during those periods. The governor appoints alternates using the same criteria as regular members, prioritizing diversity and relevant expertise, and alternates are capped at eight total years of service across all councils. Councils must report annually on alternate usage, participation, and how alternates impact their ability to maintain quorum and fulfill duties.