Minnesota § 412.152 - MAYOR; FIRE CHIEF; OFFICES NOT INCOMPATIBLE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 412.152 — MAYOR; FIRE CHIEF; OFFICES NOT INCOMPATIBLE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 412.152. MAYOR; FIRE CHIEF; OFFICES NOT INCOMPATIBLE
The offices of mayor of a statutory city and the fire chief of an independent nonprofit firefighting corporation serving the city are not incompatible offices and a person may concurrently hold both offices if all of the following conditions exist:
(1) the mayor does not appoint the fire chief;
(2) the mayor does not set the salary or benefits of the fire chief;
(3) neither officer performs functions that are inconsistent with the other's;
(4) neither officer in the officer's official capacity contracts with the other; and
(5) the mayor does not approve the fidelity bond of the fire chief.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 412.152
What does Minnesota Statutes § 412.152 cover?
Section 412.152 ("MAYOR; FIRE CHIEF; OFFICES NOT INCOMPATIBLE") 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.
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