Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 8: City Administrative Staff
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Learn about the duties of various city officials, the requirements for qualifying for office, and the problem of incompatible offices. Read More
Find out about the most significant environmental regulations to help protect and improve your city’s natural resources. Read More
Learn about land use ordinances to establish zoning and subdivision regulations, and basics of city land acquisition. Read More
City authority to regulate various activities city comes from state law. Learn about activities cities most commonly regulate and license. Read More
Learn about the city’s authority to tax and the property tax process including assessment, valuation and classification of property. Read More
Understand the basic concepts in licensing such as city authority, constitutional issues, preemption and limitation and fees. Read More
Learn the characteristics of city budgets as a work plan and communication tool. Understand the budget cycle. Read More
Discusses election procedures, notices, ballot requirements, qualifications and training of election judges, voting and counting procedures. Read More
Understand the authority to form a home rule charter city, charter city powers and the ways it may be organized. Read More
Understand the council’s role, including eligibility for office, council powers versus individual council member roles, and delegation of council power. Read More