Roster of arbitrators for peace officer grievances modified.

A bill for an act

relating to labor; modifying the roster of arbitrators for peace officer grievances;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.892, subdivision 4.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 626.892, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Roster of arbitrators.

The commissioner, in consultation with community and

law enforcement stakeholders, shall appoint a roster of six persons suited and qualified by

training and experience to act as arbitrators for peace officer grievance arbitrations under

this section. In making these appointments, and as applicable, the commissioner may consider

the factors set forth in Minnesota Rules, parts
5530.0600
and
5530.0700
, subpart 6, as well

as a candidate's familiarity with labor law, the grievance process, and the law enforcement

profession; or experience and training in cultural competency, racism, implicit bias, and

recognizing and valuing community diversity and cultural differences. The appointments

are effective immediately upon filing with the secretary of state.
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Arbitrators on the roster

created by this subdivision shall not serve as an arbitrator in a labor arbitration other than

a grievance arbitration as defined in this section.
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