Minnesota Agencies
Information on Minnesota State Agencies, Boards, Task Forces, and Commissions
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Commerce Commission
Active dates:1925-1983
History:
When it was created in 1925, the Department of Commerce was under the supervision and control of a commission composed of a commissioner of banks, a commissioner of insurance, and a commissioner of securities. The commission was organized in three divisions: A banking division in charge of the commissioner of banks; an insurance division in charge of the commissioner of insurance; and a securities division in charge of the commissioner of securities. The governor, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, appointed the members of the commission.
Documents/Articles:
History of Minnesota Department of Commerce. Minnesota Department of Commerce Website, 2023.
News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1969-1977.
Record last updated:
10/09/2024
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