Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to improve communication between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employees and the public. It seeks to ensure that when a usual mode of contact is unavailable, the public can still reach the relevant DNR personnel.

Main Provisions

• Alternative Contact Information: If a DNR employee responsible for serving the public is unreachable through their usual contact methods, they are required to provide alternative contact information.
• Substitute Contact Option: Alternatively, the employee must supply the contact information of another employee capable of delivering similar assistance or services to the public.
• Privacy Protection: The bill makes it clear that DNR employees are not required to share their private contact details with the public.

Significant Changes

• This bill introduces an amendment to the Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 84.083, ensuring a reliable communication framework for public interaction with the DNR. This is a new provision specifically focusing on maintaining service continuity even when standard contact routes are disrupted.

Relevant Terms

• Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
• Public service
• Contact information
• Communication policy
• Employee responsibilities
• Public accessibility