The legislative bill requires that any person appointed to certain county offices in Minnesota must face a retention election, which will determine if they can remain in their position. This election must take place at the first general election after the person is appointed. If the majority of voters decide against retaining the appointee, they can only remain in office until January 1 following the election. A new person must then be appointed by the county board of commissioners. If the appointee is approved by the voters, they are retained and will face another retention election every four years as long as the office remains an appointed position. The specific wording of the ballot for this election is also provided in the bill.