SF 4625 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Ramsey County human resources personnel structure terminology update

This bill updates terminology and organizational structure within Ramsey County's human resources system by renaming the "director of human resources" to "chief human resources officer" and adjusting the title of the county executive director to "county manager." The legislation clarifies which positions fall under the county personnel system, specifically including the Examiner of Titles while excluding certain court-related roles, and reclassifies the chief human resources officer to unclassified service. It also establishes the chief human resources officer's responsibilities for personnel management and rulemaking, designates the county manager as the chief labor negotiator for collective bargaining agreements, and outlines procedures for payroll approval and rule adoption. These changes aim to align Ramsey County's personnel structure with other similar positions and update outdated language in state statutes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Referred to State and Local Government
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Mar 23, 2026
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