Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 1: Local Government in Minnesota
Learn about the different kinds of local government such as cities, towns, counties, and their relationship to state and federal governments. Read More

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Learn about the different kinds of local government such as cities, towns, counties, and their relationship to state and federal governments. Read More
Learn the procedures for incorporating, consolidating, and dissolving cities and the related procedures of concurrent annexation and detachment. Read More
Read about commonly used and authorized financing tools for cities to fund local improvements and economic development. Read More
City council meeting requirements, calculating a quorum, procedures and how councils take action. Read More
Learn about major sources of revenue for cities you can consider in developing and implementing a city budget. Read More
Describes legal aspects of debt and borrowing such as laws governing bonds, debt service funds, and the impact of federal law. Read More
Learn about state laws regulating disbursement of public funds such as competitive bidding requirements, best value and emergency contracting. Read More
Learn about the requirements for a city to establish criteria for awarding business subsidies and various development agencies cities may create. Read More
Has basic information on routine financial tasks cities must perform like use of funds in accounting and internal control procedures. Read More
Defines public records and outlines records management issues including creation, retention, destruction and public inspection rights. Read More