Minnesota Statutes Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities (Ch. 370-403) § 371.08. Governor to appoint first county board

The governor shall appoint five qualified electors residing within the consolidated county to constitute the first board of county commissioners for the new county, within 60 days after issuing the proclamation, who shall qualify as provided by law. The officers of each affected county shall continue in office until the consolidation proceedings become effective, with all the powers and duties of their respective offices, except as provided in this chapter.