Government structure

The City now has an “Executive Mayor – Legislative Council” system of government.

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Timeline for changes to City government

We outline the steps for implementing our new government structure.

Charter amendment background

We explain how the Government Structure Charter Amendment was developed.

City government structure

We show how the City is organized under the Government Structure Charter Amendment.

Roles of Mayor and City Council

The Mayor and City Council share power. Learn how each play a role in different aspects...

Report and presentations

See all the Government Structure materials presented to City Council.

Overview

Mayor Frey updated his recommended executive government structure proposal on June 15, 2022. His proposed structure features four direct reports to the Mayor:

  • Chief Operations Officer
  • City Attorney
  • Community Safety Commissioner
  • Chief of Staff

Learn more about the proposed new structure

For background on how he came to this proposal, see the recommendations of the Government Structure Work Group.

Read the Work Group report

In November 2021, Minneapolis voters approved an amendment to the City Charter to adopt an Executive Mayor - Legislative Council form of government.

Learn more about the charter amendment

Proposed government structure

This diagram show the four direct reports to the Mayor. It also shows how the Mayor would organize City departments under those positions.

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