Definition and classification.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 10.20
in effect10.20. - Definition and classification.
(a) The term appointed boards and commissions shall be inclusive of all of the commissions, advisory boards, and similar groups which provide an opportunity for resident and/or community participation in the city's governance or decision making process, but shall not include those bodies to which the city appoints one (1) or more members but which bodies do not serve or report to the city enterprise.
(b) All Appointed Boards and Commissions created by the city after the effective date of this chapter shall be classified upon creation using the following classification system.
(1) Tier 1. Tier 1 Bodies, sometimes called "Independent" bodies, serve the city but, pursuant to state law, city charter, or ordinance, have been given a high level of autonomy or independent decision-making authority. Such bodies may also advise and make recommendations to the city as provided in their enabling legislation. Tier 1 Bodies shall include the board of estimate and taxation, the civil service commission, the local board of appeal and equalization, and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority.
(2) Tier 2. Tier 2 Bodies are bodies which have been given some level of specific, delegated decision-making authority, as provided by ordinance whenever practicable. Tier 2 Bodies may also advise and make recommendations to the city as provided in their enabling legislation or resolution. After the effective date of this chapter, new Tier 2 Bodies shall be created only by ordinance. Tier 2 Bodies are intended to serve the city indefinitely but shall be reviewed every three (3) years, on a rotating schedule set by the city clerk, as provided in Section 10.40.
(3) Tier 3. Tier 3 Bodies gather information, create and review proposals, and make recommendations to the city's elected officials on specific subject matters as described in their enabling legislation or resolution and have no delegated decision-making authority. After the effective date of this chapter, Tier 3 Bodies shall be created only by resolution. Tier 3 Bodies are intended to serve the city indefinitely but shall be reviewed every three (3) years, on a rotating schedule set by the city clerk, as provided in Section 10.40.
(4) Tier 4. Tier 4 Bodies are established by resolution of the city council for a specific and time limited advisory purpose. All bodies which are created for a specific, temporary, advisory purpose shall be Tier 4 Bodies. Tier 4 Bodies shall automatically cease to exist upon the completion of their delegated task and/or upon the expiration of the time stated in their enabling resolution.
(5) Tier 5. Tier 5 Bodies are also called special service district boards. Special service district boards are established to advise the city regarding enhanced amenities and services in specific, geographically defined, commercial areas. Following the effective date of this chapter, Tier 5 Bodies shall be established only by ordinance.
(c) The city clerk is directed to classify appointed boards and commissions existing before the effective date of this chapter pursuant to this classification system insofar as practicable. To the extent that any appointed board or commission is newly created following the effective date of this chapter and is not explicitly classified pursuant to this classification system, the city clerk shall classify the group.
(Ord. No. 2023-054, § 1, 10-19-23)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT2AD_CH10BOCOADBO_10.20DECLFetched: 11/2/2026