City Council Policies and Procedures

The purpose of this section is to guide City staff and the public through the Council process.

Comments or suggestions relating to the City Council Policies and Procedures, can be sent to: cityclerk@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

Policymakers

Mayor and Council Members

Committee Description and Schedule

Standing Committees
Primary Support Staff

Procedures for submitting Items

Meeting Schedule

2010 Council and Committee Meeting Dates
(PDF)

City Charter

Minneapolis City Charter
Minneapolis Charter Commission
and Commissioners
Amending the City Charter

Timelines to amend the Charter

Presentations

Council Chamber Presentations
PowerPoint Detailed Help

Processes and Formats

Instructions for Request for City Council Committee Action
Committee Process

Council Process and Votes Required for City Council Passage

Effective Dates of Council Actions

Records of Council Meetings

Request a Certified Copy of a Council Action
(Internal use only)

Ordinances

Introduction of Ordinance
Ordinance Procedures

Ordinance Preparation - Language & Formatting

Miscellaneous Tips On Ordinance Drafting

Ordinance Section Headings

Ordinance Preferred Subsection Structure
(Word)

Resolutions

Resolutions

Regulations

Conflict of Interest (PDF)

Potential Conflict of Interest Notice form (Word)

Council Rules
Open meeting law

Public Hearing Notices

Data Privacy

State Law Certification M
eeting Law

Glossary

Glossary of Terms (PDF)