Governor Tim Pawlenty, at the request of the Todd County Sherriff, has ordered the Minnesota National Guard to assist Todd County officials with the recovery of a downed University of North Dakota airplane that was carrying two individuals en route to Grand Forks.
Lt. Governor Molnau signed the executive order yesterday because Governor Pawlenty is leading Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India.
I, TIM PAWLENTY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and applicable laws, do hereby issue this emergency executive order:
WHEREAS, a University of North Dakota airplane carrying two people that left St. Paul on October 23, 2007 disappeared; and
WHEREAS, a small plane was found in a swampy area of Todd County in the vicinity of Browerville; and
WHEREAS, Todd County does not have adequate local resources for providing aircraft recovery; and
WHEREAS, the Todd County Sheriff has requested the Minnesota National Guard to provide aircraft and recovery assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that:
1. The Adjutant General of Minnesota order to state active duty on or about October 25, 2007, in the service of the State, such personnel and equipment of the military forces of the State as required and for such period of time as necessary to provide downed aircraft and remains recovery assistance in Todd County.
2. The Adjutant General is authorized to purchase, lease or contract goods or services necessary to accomplish the mission.
3. The cost of subsistence, transportation, fuel, pay and allowances of said individuals shall by defrayed from the general fund of the State, as provided for in Minnesota Statutes 2006, Sections 192.49, 192.52 and 192.54.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2006, Section 4.035, Subdivision 2, this Order is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until such date as elements of the military forces of the State are no longer required.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 25 day of October, 2007.
