Counties and cities to have written procedures that are available to the public requirement

This bill requires Minnesota counties and cities to create and maintain written procedures covering their operations, including fee collections, licensing, service delivery, and administrative processes, and make these available to the public. The procedures must be accessible at local offices or online, with clear instructions on how to access them, including the location of physical copies if posted digitally. For fees and assessments, the manuals must detail required forms, due dates, and consequences of late payments. Law enforcement procedures require approval from the chief law enforcement officer before inclusion, and the bill excludes information already barred from public access under state law. The requirement applies to all counties and cities, including home rule charter cities.