# Minn. Stat. § 3.06: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.06

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 3.06
- **Heading:** OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 3_3E / Chapter 3 / Section 3.06

## Text

§ Subdivision 1. Election. Thereupon, if a quorum is present, the houses shall elect the following officers, any of whom may be removed by resolution of the appointing body. The senate shall elect a president, who shall be a member of the senate, secretary, a first and a second assistant secretary, an enrolling clerk, an engrossing clerk, a sergeant-at-arms, an assistant sergeant-at-arms, and a chaplain. The house of representatives shall elect a speaker, who shall be a member of the house of representatives, a chief clerk, a first and a second assistant clerk, an index clerk, a chief sergeant-at-arms, a first and a second assistant sergeant-at-arms, a postmaster, an assistant postmaster, and a chaplain.

§ Subd. 2. Successors. If an officer of the house of representatives or senate resigns or dies, the duties of the officer shall be performed by a successor as provided in the rules of the officer's house until a successor is elected at a regular or special session.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 3.02 § 3.02 EVIDENCE OF MEMBERSHIP.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.05 § 3.05 ORGANIZATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.06 § 3.06 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.06.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.07 § 3.07 ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.07.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.08 § 3.08 ELECTION; DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.08.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.09 § 3.09 COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.011 § 3.011 SESSIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.011.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.012 § 3.012 LEGISLATIVE DAY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.012.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.14 § 3.14 CONTEMPTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.14.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.15 § 3.15 PUNISHMENT FOR CONTEMPT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.15.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.16 § 3.16 MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND ATTORNEYS EXCUSED FROM COURT DUTY.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.16.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.17 § 3.17 JOURNALS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.17.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.18 § 3.18 OTHER RECORDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.18.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 3.19 § 3.19 ENGROSSING AND ENROLLING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P3_3E_C3_S3.19.md)

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