Minnesota Statutes Administration and Finance (Ch. 16A-16E) § 16B.358. Powers; responsibilities and duties

Subd. 2. General responsibilities. (a) The council is responsible for activities in a nonregulatory capacity and in coordination with stakeholders to identify and recommend best practices that:

(b) Unless specifically provided otherwise, nothing insections 16B.356to16B.359requires transfer of personnel, specific responsibilities, or administrative functions from a department or agency to the council.

(1) identify approaches to enhance and expedite infrastructure coordination across jurisdictions, agencies, state and local government, and public and private sectors, including in planning, design, engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations;

(2) analyze methods to improve efficiency and the use of resources related to (i) public infrastructure, and (ii) public asset management practices;

(3) identify opportunities to reduce duplication in infrastructure projects and asset management;

(4) identify barriers and gaps in effective asset management;

(5) identify objectives and strategies that enhance the longevity and adaptability of infrastructure throughout the state;

(6) develop advisory recommendations, if any, related to the responsibilities and duties specified under this section, including to state agencies for programs, policies, and practices; and

(7) implement the requirements undersections 16B.356to16B.359.

(1) identification, exchange, and distribution of (i) information on existing asset management tools and resources, and (ii) best practices on infrastructure management;

(2) training for infrastructure owners and asset managers; and

(3) coordination and collaboration among infrastructure owners and asset managers.

(1) summarize the activities of the council;

(2) provide an overview for each of the duties and requirements undersections 16B.356to16B.359;

(3) identify any barriers and constraints related to activities of the council; and

(4) provide any recommendations of the council.