16B.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Subd. 2. Agency. “Agency” means any state officer, employee, board, commission, authority, department, or other agency of the executive branch of state government. Unless specifically provided elsewhere in this chapter, agency […]
16B.02 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION. The Department of Administration is under the supervision and control of the commissioner of administration, who is appointed by the governor under section 15.06. History: 1984 c 544 s 7
16B.03 APPOINTMENTS. The commissioner is authorized to appoint staff, including two deputy commissioners, in accordance with chapter 43A. History: 1984 c 544 s 8; 1999 c 250 art 1 s 53
16B.04 AUTHORITY. Subdivision 1. Rulemaking authority. Subject to chapter 14, the commissioner may adopt, amend, and rescind rules relating to any purpose, responsibility, or authorization in this chapter. Rules adopted must comply with any provisions in this chapter which specify or restrict the adoption of particular rules. Subd. 2. Powers and duties, generally. Subject to […]
16B.05 DELEGATION BY COMMISSIONER. Subdivision 1. Delegation of duties by commissioner. The commissioner may delegate duties imposed by this chapter to the head of an agency and to any subordinates of the head. Delegated duties are to be exercised in the name of the commissioner and under the commissioner’s supervision and control. Subd. 2. Facsimile […]
16B.052 AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS. The commissioner may, with the approval of the commissioner of management and budget, transfer from an internal service or enterprise fund account to another internal service or enterprise fund account, any contributed capital appropriated by the legislature. The transfer may be made only to provide working capital or positive cash […]
16B.053 GRANTS. The commissioner may apply for, receive, and expend money made available from federal or other sources for the purposes of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the commissioner under sections 16B.054 and 16B.055. All moneys received by the commissioner under sections 16B.054 and 16B.055 must be deposited in the state treasury and […]
16B.054 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. The Department of Administration is designated as the responsible agency to assist the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities in carrying out all responsibilities under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, also known as United States Code, title 42, sections 15001 to 15115, and Public Law 106-402 […]
16B.055 LEAD AGENCY. Subdivision 1. Federal Assistive Technology Act. (a) The Department of Administration is designated as the lead agency to carry out all the responsibilities under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as provided by Public Law 108-364, as amended. The Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council is established to fulfill the responsibilities required by […]
