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• ]League, of Minnesota Cities The League is the official cooperative association:of cities serving the needs and best interests of the-. • state's municipalities. The League represents cities.working together to promote legislation on behalf . of local government, and provides.information and other resources to assist city officials in their efforts to improve the quality of service delivery to Minnesota citizens. MYSSflon statement Magazine o All member-city officials receive Minnesota Cities, a monthly publication for and about cities. The mission of the League of Minnesota Cities is to a The magazine contains feature articles on issues end provide a forum for the identification and representation problems of concern to city officials; regular columns on of cities' interests, recognizing the strengths in sharing the latest court decisions and attorney general's opin• and consensus building, and resulting in an effective ions, and a review of actions at the federal level. "Partnership of Cities." e To achieve this "Partnership of Cities" the League of Minnesota Cities has the following goals: Conferences First— To be an effective forum for consensus The League holds an annual conference for city building in the expression of policies of universal or officials to discuss concerns and elect officers. specific interest and in the development of policies and c Regional meetings in the fall give city officials a positions concerning the structure and powers of local chance to exchange ideas and information. government. o An annual legislative action conference, for discus- Second—To represent the interest of member cities sing legislation, takes place at the beginning of each by advocating the League's policies and positions. legislative session. Third— To develop and provide, either alone or o A policy adoption meeting takes place in November. cooperatively, programs of technical assistance and training that assist municipalities, their employees, and Training elected officials in providing effective municipal services. o LMC participates in the Government 7Y•aining Fourth—To foster and promote the dissemination of Service, which produces conferences and training information concerning the nature of cities, their prob- opportunities for city officials and staff. lems. and issues. : o The League sponsors special conferences and Fifth— To encourage the improvement of all phases seminars on specific problems and issues as they arise. of municipal government by stimulating and fostering research projects; by collecting, developing, and pro- Field service viding information and advice; and by holding conven-. o A field representative visits member cities on a tions and conferences for the exploration of issues of continuing basis to assist with local problems, and to municipal interest. Sixth—To foster harmonious and cooperative rela- collect materials to share with other cities. tionships with local, state,and federal organizations and agencies in exploring common problems and developing Insurance mutually acceptable solutions. c Through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Seventh— To publicize the accomplishments and con- Trust (LMCIT), the League offers workers' compensation, terns of Minnesota cities with the media, the Legislature, property/casualty, group health, and group dental the Congress,member cities, and others. coverage to member cities. Directory of city officials ® The Directory of Minnesota Municipal Officials is an annually updated list of elected officials and depart- Membership services ment heads in every city. o The directory includes population, state legislative Legislative program and congressional districts, form of government, council o The League represents all cities at the state Legisla- meeting day, and city hall telephone numbers. ture and before state agencies and departments. ® LMC is a member of the National League of Cities, CLEAR which represents the local view in Congress. o The City Lawyer Exchange Aid and Repository is a • The legislative program includes development of service to subscribing city attorneys. CLEAR provides policies on issues which affect local government. legal research and assistance, a brief bank to track o Each member city receives the weekly Legislative municipal law in Minnesota courts, and a computerized Bulletin during legislative sessions. The Bulletin keeps attorney referral system. members informed of legislative activities. MAP Information services G The Muncipal Amicus Program offers support to v The League general counsel and research staff cities that are involved in litigation or other forms of answer local government questions. controversy that may have significant statewide impact e Information memos on state and federal laws or. on Minnesota's cities. applicable technology are available. o League members and staff have use of an extensive Equipment loan program library containing sample ordinances, all city charters, a The League sponsors a program to provide cities and literature relating to local government. with low-cost funds for equipment purchases. • LMC updates the-Handbook for Minnesota Cities ® Cities can use the program to finance municipal each year. It is a comprehensive and authoritative work, equipment purchases over a three or five-year period ^overing all aspects of city government. depending on the type of equipment.