Resources

Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 6: Elected Officials and Council Structure and Role

Handbook Chapter

Understand the council’s role, including eligibility for office, council powers versus individual council member roles, and delegation of council power.

Published Aug 30, 2024.

Firearm Regulation and Cities

Information Memo

Understand how state laws affect a city’s ability to prohibit guns on city property.

Published Jul 29, 2024.

First Amendment Concepts for Protests in Cities

Information Memo

Legal concepts related to constitutional free speech rights. How to balance them with public safety concerns.

Published May 24, 2024.

Official Conflict of Interest

Information Memo

Learn responsibilities of city officials to avoid prohibited personal or financial benefits in contracts.

Published May 1, 2024.

Minnesota Mayors Handbook

A resource for practical and legal issues concerning Minnesota city mayors. Focuses on leadership, meeting and public hearing management skills.

Published Oct 18, 2023.

Management of Personnel Files

Information Memo

Find out what records should be in a personnel file, and which should be in other special types of files.

Published Aug 25, 2023.

Adult-Use Cannabis: What Cities Need to Know

Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on what cities need to know regarding Minnesota's new law on adult-use cannabis.

Published Jun 12, 2023.

Administrative Search Warrants

Information Memo

Understand when and why administrative search warrants are needed in certain circumstances.

Published Feb 28, 2023.

Collaboration Services

This service for League Insurance Trust members helps city councils work together, understand roles, be transparent, and avoid conflict.

A Good Start to Good Governance

A sampling of guidance for new council members.

Published Oct 1, 2021.