2005 Minnesota Statutes - 44.01 — Definitions.

     44.01 Definitions.  


    Subdivision 1.    Terms.  Unless the context requires 
 otherwise, the words and phrases defined in the following 
 subdivisions shall have the meanings there ascribed to them.  


    Subd. 2.    Appointing authority.  "Appointing 
 authority" means the official, employee, council, board, or 
 commission empowered by statute, charter, or ordinance to make 
 an appointment to the position referred to in the context.  


    Subd. 3.    Board.  "Board" means the personnel board 
 provided for in section 44.04.  


    Subd. 4.    Council.  "Council" means the city council 
 or other body having general authority to adopt ordinances.  


    Subd. 5.    Classified service.  "Classified service" 
 means the positions covered by the merit system.  


    Subd. 6.    Employee.  "Employee" includes an officer, 
 employee, or other holder of a position in a municipality.  


    Subd. 7.    Merit system.  "Merit system" means the 
 method provided in sections 44.01 to 44.16 and rules adopted 
 thereunder for the employment, promotion, dismissal and 
 discipline of municipal employees.  


    Subd. 8.    Merit system ordinance.  "Merit system 
 ordinance" means the ordinance establishing the merit system in 
 any municipality and includes, except where preceded by the word 
 "original," all amendments thereto.  


    Subd. 9.    Position.  "Position" includes an office, 
 employment, or place in the municipal service that may be filled 
 by an employee.  


    HIST: 1951 c 675 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7