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Stevens County clarifies per‑diem rules; board adds canvassing‑board language
Summary
The board approved revisions to the county’s meeting-procedures and per‑diem policy, citing a 1994 opinion letter and Minnesota Statutes sections 375.055 and 375.06 that limit per‑diem to one payment per day; commissioners debated when per diems apply for committee and JPA service.
The Stevens County Board on June 25 approved revisions to its meeting procedures and per‑diem policy that clarify when commissioners may claim per‑diem payments.
County staff reviewed a 1994 opinion letter and cited Minnesota Statutes sections 375.055 and 375.06, telling the board that per‑diem is “per day” compensation for performing duties of the office and that multiple per‑diems for the same day are not authorized. As counsel summarized the guidance: “Per diem…
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