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S.F. No. 185 - Establishing the Position of Transportation Ombudsperson
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Author:
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Senator Jim Carlson
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Prepared By:
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Krista Boyd, Senate Fiscal Analyst (651/296-7681)
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Date:
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February 18, 2013
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Section 1 directs the Commissioner of Transportation to appoint a Transportation ombudsperson, without regard to political affiliation. Duties include dispute resolution, provision of information about decisions and acts of the department, facilitation of discussions and mediation, and monitoring of performance measures for the ombudsperson program. The ombudsperson may not hold another position in the department and may not impose a complaint fee.
BB/KB:rer
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