Minn. Stat. § 216I.16: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

Subdivision 1. Public participation; generally.

The commission must adopt broad spectrum citizen participation as a principal of operation. The form of public participation must not be limited to public meetings and hearings and must be consistent with the commission's rules and guidelines under section 216I.26.

Subd. 2. Public advisor.

The commission shall designate one staff person for the sole purpose of assisting and advising those affected and interested citizens on how to effectively participate in site or route proceedings.