Traverse County affirms workers’ compensation coverage for elected officials and fair board
The board unanimously adopted a resolution citing Minn. Stat. 176.011, subd. 9, confirming that elected or appointed county officers and fair board personnel are included in the statutory definition of “employee” for workers’ compensation coverage, clarifying it reflects past practice rather than a new policy.
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The Traverse County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution at its Jan. 6, 2015 meeting confirming that elected and appointed county officers — and Traverse County Fair Board personnel, whether elected, appointed or voluntary — are to be included within the statutory definition of “employee” for purposes of Minnesota workers’ compensation law.
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