This section applies to all appointments which by statute require the advice and consent of the senate. For the purpose of this section, the term "agency" includes state departments, boards, committees, councils, commissions, authorities, and advisory task forces created by statute.
In all appointments to state agencies which require the advice and consent of the senate, the following procedure shall apply:
Minn. Stat. § 15.066
1983 c 305 s 10; 1997 c 202 art 2 s 63