
2026 Elected Leaders Institute
Winter 2026 — Various Locations | The Elected Leaders Institute provides city officials with the tools they need to succeed as city leaders.

Specific duties of the mayor, especially in meeting management. The entire city council acts to govern the city. Limitations on individual members such as conflicts of interest and incompatible offices. Filling vacancies in office. Running for elective office.
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Understand when and why administrative search warrants are needed in certain circumstances.
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on what cities need to know regarding Minnesota's law on adult-use cannabis.

This service for League Insurance Trust members helps city councils work together, understand roles, be transparent, and avoid conflict.
Resources cities can use to ensure their policies are written and services are provided with racial equity in mind.
Get information and resources to help your city officials and staff understand and respond to demographic changes in your city.
Updates and information to assist in your city's financial decision-making process during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Get resources on demographic topics, including aging populations, younger generations, and immigration.
Read about the Council on Local Results and Innovation performance measurement program and how it can help your city.

Winter 2026 — Various Locations | The Elected Leaders Institute provides city officials with the tools they need to succeed as city leaders.

[FREE COURSE] This course covers the First Amendment and how it applies to city governments.

[FREE COURSE] This mini-course describes the circumstances under which you can close a meeting.