HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-173 CCRMember Kathleen Carmody introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-173
RESOLUTION DECLARING ELECTED OFFICIALS BE CONSIDERED
EMPLOYEES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act provides benefits to an
"employee" who is injured while working; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 176.011, subd. 9, clause 6, provides that municipal
officers elected or appointed for a regular term of office or to complete the unexpired portion of a
regular term are considered to be "employees" for workers' compensation purposes only of the City
has passed an ordinance or resolution to that effect; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council that the Mayor and Council
Members be considered "employees" for workers' compensation insurance purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the Mayor and Council Members are considered to be employees for workers'
compensation insurance purposes.
December 13, 2004
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Diane Niesen
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay lasman, Diane Niesen, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.