# Minn. Stat. § 394.29: MAY EMPLOY DIRECTOR AND STAFF

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.29

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 394.29
- **Heading:** MAY EMPLOY DIRECTOR AND STAFF
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 370_403 / Chapter 394 / Section 394.29

## Text

To carry out the purposes of sections 394.21 to 394.37 , the board may employ a planning director and such staff as it deems necessary to assist the planning director in carrying out assigned responsibilities, including but not limited to a zoning administrator, sanitary inspector and a building official. If no planning director is appointed, the board shall designate a chief administrative officer who shall administer the official controls. The board may employ or contract with a planning authority or commission, any agency of the state or federal government, a regional development commission or with planning consultants, or other specialists for such services as it requires.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 394.21 § 394.21 AUTHORITY TO CARRY ON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.21.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.22 § 394.22 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.22.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.23 § 394.23 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.23.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.24 § 394.24 OFFICIAL CONTROLS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.24.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.25 § 394.25 FORMS OF CONTROL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.25.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.26 § 394.26 PUBLIC HEARINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.26.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.27 § 394.27 CREATION AND DUTIES OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.27.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.28 § 394.28 APPROPRIATION FOR PLANNING ACTIVITY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.28.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.29 § 394.29 MAY EMPLOY DIRECTOR AND STAFF.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.29.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.30 § 394.30 COUNTY BOARD'S PLANNING COMMISSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.30.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.32 § 394.32 COOPERATION WITH MUNICIPALITIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.32.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.33 § 394.33 TOWN POWERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.33.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.34 § 394.34 INTERIM ZONING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.34.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 394.35 § 394.35 RECORDING WITH COUNTY RECORDER.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P370_403_C394_S394.35.md)

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