Commissioner's Order has the force of law on Mille Lacs Band properties
Commissioner of Health and Human Services Nicole Anderson has extended an order requiring masks in government facilities and Band-owned businesses. This Order has the force of law on Mille Lacs Band properties.
Commissioner’s Order 20-02 was signed on August 31 and will expire on November 30. The requirements of the order are as follows:
— Any individual who is over the age of two and able to medically tolerate a face covering shall be required to cover their nose and mouth with a cloth face covering or medical-grade mask when in Band government facilities and Band-owned businesses within the Band’s territorial jurisdiction.
— All government personnel entering government facilities and employees of Band-owned businesses within the Band’s territorial jurisdiction shall wear a cloth face covering or medical-grade mask when engaged in face-to-face contact with the public.
— All government personnel who enter Band member residences for the purpose of providing any public services shall wear a cloth face covering or medical-grade mask and disposable gloves.
— All government personnel who enter Band vehicles for the purpose of providing transportation services shall wear a cloth face covering or medical-grade mask when there is more than one person in the vehicle.
The new order extends Commissioner’s Order 20-01, which was signed on May 27.