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Elected Leaders Foundations
This course gives elected officials the foundational skills and knowledge needed to run a city.
Open Meeting Law
This course provides elected officials with the knowledge and skills to apply Minnesota’s Open Meeting Law.
Resources
Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 7: Meetings, Motions, Resolutions and Ordinances
Handbook ChapterCity council meeting requirements, calculating a quorum, procedures and how councils take action.
Published Aug 30, 2022.
Small City Center Portal
The Small City Center offers resources for cities with populations under 2,500.
Published Jun 20, 2022.
Meetings of City Councils
Information MemoLearn important meeting concepts like the open meeting law, taking meeting minutes, and scheduling and conducting meetings.
Published Apr 19, 2022.
Minnesota Mayors Handbook
A resource for practical and legal issues concerning Minnesota city mayors. Focuses on leadership, meeting and public hearing management skills.
Published Apr 11, 2022.
City Options for Meeting Remotely
Information MemoThe COVID-19 public health emergency requires cities to make alternative meeting plans and still comply with the Open Meeting Law.
Published Oct 16, 2021.
General Operational Issues During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding general council and city operational issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published Mar 21, 2020.