Terms and vacancies.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 10.60
in effect10.60. - Terms and vacancies.
(a) Terms. Appointments shall be made for defined time periods which shall be tied to the seats on each body and not to the individual member appointed to the seat. Terms shall run continuously according to dates established in the enabling legislation or resolution and shall not begin or end according to the service of the individual appointed to the seat.
(b) For bodies that are intended to serve the city indefinitely, the terms shall be staggered to achieve a reasonable balance wherein no more than one-half (1/2) the total number of seats are set to expire at any given time.
(c) Vacancies.
(1) A seat shall be deemed vacant if any of the following occurs:
a. The member's term expires. However, if a successor has not been appointed upon the expiration of the member's term, the member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed and taken the oath of office.
b. The death of the member.
c. The resignation of a member, which shall be submitted in writing and shall become effective upon receipt by the city clerk.
d. The conviction of a member of a felony or any criminal offense involving a violation of the duties of the position, in which case the clerk shall advise the appointing authority of the conviction and its effect, and the seat will become vacant upon the appointing authority's receipt of such information.
e. The member fails to timely complete orientation requirements, as described in Section 10.80.
f. The member is removed by formal action of the appointing authority. Where the city council is the appointing authority, the formal action shall be taken by a majority vote. Where the appointing authority is the mayor, the mayor shall inform the city clerk in writing of the removal and the removal shall be effective upon the clerk's receipt of such notice. Except as otherwise provided by law, all members serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
(2) Vacant seats shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. If a vacancy occurs before the expiration of a term, the appointing authority may appoint a successor for the unexpired portion of the term.
(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_10.60TEVAFetched: 11/2/2026