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2025 Elected Leaders Institute
Winter/Spring 2025 — Various Locations | The Elected Leaders Institute provides city officials with the tools they need to succeed as city leaders.
Resources
Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 3: The Statutory City
Handbook ChapterMinnesota law provides for two basic types of cities: statutory cities operating under the statutory city code, and home rule…
Published Sep 8, 2024.
Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 4: The Home Rule Charter City
Handbook ChapterUnderstand the authority to form a home rule charter city, charter city powers and the ways it may be organized.
Published Aug 15, 2024.
Handbook for Minnesota Cities Chapter 1: Local Government in Minnesota
Handbook ChapterLearn about the different kinds of local government such as cities, towns, counties, and their relationship to state and federal…
Published Jul 10, 2024.
Charter Assistance Program
Guidance for home rule charter cities or a statutory city considering adopting the home rule form of government.
