UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

BOARD OF REGENTS POLICY

EMINENT DOMAIN

In exercise of its power of eminent domain, the Board of Regents (Board) shall comply with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 117. Before an eminent domain proceeding is initiated, the Board shall authorize the action and, by appropriate resolution, determine public purpose and necessity for the acquisition of the land. Decisions with respect to settlement and with respect to payment of or appeal from the award of the commissioners shall be made consistent with Board of Regents Policy: Legal Claims and Settlements.