A city council conducts its business in a meeting through motions, resolutions and ordinances. Learn about open meeting law requirements, quorums, notice requirements, special meetings, keeping minutes, public comments and public hearings.
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City council meeting requirements, calculating a quorum, procedures and how councils take action.
Learn important meeting concepts like the open meeting law, taking meeting minutes, and scheduling and conducting meetings.
A resource for practical and legal issues concerning Minnesota city mayors. Focuses on leadership, meeting and public hearing management skills.
The COVID-19 public health emergency requires cities to make alternative meeting plans and still comply with the Open Meeting Law.
The Small City Center offers resources for cities with populations under 2,500.
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding general council and city operational issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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