Government of Minneapolis

It allows a community to establish and maintain a municipal corporation to provide for the common health, safety, and welfare.That charter remained in effect—through multiple amendments—until 2013, when a complete revision, including the incorporation of plain language principles, was adopted by voters in 2013.The council holds significant power over local legislation, budget decisions, and oversight of city departments.The Mayor of Minneapolis, currently a position held by a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), operates alongside the city council.The city administration also includes several independent boards responsible for parks, taxation, and public housing.
City Hall circa 1900
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