Resources
Collaboration Services
This service for League Insurance Trust members helps city councils work together, understand roles, be transparent, and avoid conflict.
Resources for Newly Elected City Officials
Resources to help newly elected city officials prepare for their new roles in city government.
A Good Start to Good Governance
A sampling of guidance for new council members.
Official Conflict of Interest
Informational MemoLearn responsibilities of city officials to avoid prohibited personal or financial benefits in contracts.
Administrative Search Warrants
Informational MemoUnderstand when and why administrative search warrants are needed in certain circumstances.
Firearm Regulation and Cities
Informational MemoUnderstand how state laws affect a city’s ability to prohibit guns on city property.
Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 6: Elected Officials and Council Structure and Role
Handbook ChapterUnderstand the council’s role, including eligibility for office, council powers versus individual council member roles, and delegation of council power.
Race Equity
Resources cities can use to ensure their policies are written and services are provided with racial equity in mind.
Demographics for Cities
Get information and resources to help your city officials and staff understand and respond to demographic changes in your city.
First Amendment Concepts for Protests in Cities
Informational MemoLegal concepts related to constitutional free speech rights. How to balance them with public safety concerns.