Section 402A.10 — Definitions.
402A.10 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Terms defined. For the purposes of this chapter, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given. Subd. 1a. Balanced set of program measures. A “balanced set of program measures” is a set of measures that, together, adequately quantify achievement toward a particular program’s outcome. As directed by section 402A.16, […]
Section 402A.12 — Establishment Of A Performance Management System For Human Services.
402A.12 ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR HUMAN SERVICES. By January 1, 2014, the commissioner shall implement a performance management system for essential human services as described in sections 402A.16 and 402A.18 that includes initial performance measures and thresholds consistent with the recommendations of the Steering Committee on Performance and Outcome Reforms in the […]
Section 402A.16 — Human Services Performance Council.
402A.16 HUMAN SERVICES PERFORMANCE COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Establishment. By October 1, 2013, the commissioner shall convene a Human Services Performance Council to advise the commissioner on the implementation and operation of the performance management system for human services. Subd. 2. Duties. The Human Services Performance Council shall: (1) hold meetings at least quarterly that are […]
Section 402A.18 — Commissioner Power To Remedy Failure To Meet Performance Outcomes.
402A.18 COMMISSIONER POWER TO REMEDY FAILURE TO MEET PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES. Subdivision 1. Underperforming county; specific service. If the commissioner determines that a county or service delivery authority is deficient in achieving minimum performance thresholds for a specific essential human services program, the commissioner may impose the following remedies and adjust state and federal program allocations […]
Section 402.01 — Agreement Under This Chapter.
402.01 AGREEMENT UNDER THIS CHAPTER. Subdivision 1. For human services board; one or more counties. One or more contiguous counties situated within the boundaries of the same region designated pursuant to sections 462.381 to 462.396 or section 473.121, subdivision 2, may, by resolution of their county boards of commissioners, designate a human services board having […]
Section 402.02 — Local Boards; Composition; Powers; Funding.
402.02 LOCAL BOARDS; COMPOSITION; POWERS; FUNDING. Subdivision 1. Members. Human services boards shall be composed as follows: (a) not less than one county commissioner from each county party to the agreement, the commissioner or commissioners to be selected by the county board of the participating county; and (b) optional citizen members who in number shall […]
Section 402.03 — Advisory Committee.
402.03 ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Each human services board shall appoint an advisory committee, which shall actively participate in the formulation of the plan for the development, implementation, and operation of the programs and services by the board, and shall make a formal recommendation to the board at least annually concerning the annual budget of the board […]
Section 402.04 — State May Delegate To Local Board If Standards Kept.
402.04 STATE MAY DELEGATE TO LOCAL BOARD IF STANDARDS KEPT. Subdivision 1. Delegation by state. The commissioners of corrections, health, and human services may, without reference to the provisions of chapter 14, delegate any duty, authority, or responsibility vested in their respective departments relative to any program or service presently provided by the state, to […]
Section 402.045 — Function Of Commissioner Of Human Services.
402.045 FUNCTION OF COMMISSIONER OF HUMAN SERVICES. The commissioner of human services has authority for human services development. The commissioner may appoint professional and clerical staff as the commissioner deems necessary. The commissioner shall: (1) support the development of human services boards and provide technical assistance to the boards; (2) disburse and monitor grants as […]
Section 402.05 — Employees.
402.05 EMPLOYEES. Subdivision 1. Continuity; personnel administration. All persons employed by a county, whose functions are assumed by a human services board, shall continue as employees of the board without loss in seniority or benefits. Personnel administration for the employees shall be in compliance with the federal standard for a merit system of personnel administration. […]