Minnesota § 375.47 - EXPENSE ALLOWANCES FOR MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 375.47 — EXPENSE ALLOWANCES FOR MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 375.47. EXPENSE ALLOWANCES FOR MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES
Subdivision 1.Reasonable allowance.
The board of county commissioners of each county may, by resolution, set a reasonable allowance for expenses or a per diem allowance in lieu of expenses and a mileage allowance to be paid the members of boards or agencies authorized by statute, and members of advisory boards or committees, performing duties for all or part of the county, when the board or agency does not itself have power to make expense allowances for its members. The allowances shall be paid from the funds under the administration of the boards or agencies. Members of the board of county commissioners shall not receive any per diem pursuant to this subdivision.
Subd. 2.No doubling of expenses.
No member of a board, agency, advisory board, or committee shall receive an allowance for expenses, or a per diem allowance in lieu of expenses, or a mileage allowance pursuant to subdivision 1, if in another capacity the member receives from the county under authority of any other statute or resolution either:
(a) an allowance for or per diem allowance in lieu of the same expenses or mileage; or
(b) a fixed amount, whether as part of a salary or otherwise, for expenses of like kind incurred in the performance of duties in the other capacity.
History:
1967 c 78 s 1,2; 1975 c 301 s 10; 1978 c 481 s 1; 1984 c 629 s 2; 1986 c 444; 2000 c 454 s 1; 2022 c 71 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 375.47
What does Minnesota Statutes § 375.47 cover?
Section 375.47 ("EXPENSE ALLOWANCES FOR MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND AGENCIES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 375.47?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 375.47" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Minnesota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Minnesota attorney.
How does Minnesota § 375.47 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Minnesota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Minnesota.