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The Duluth City Council is the legislative branch of the government of
The Duluth City Council has a wide range of responsibilities, including:
* Drafting and voting on city legislation.
* Approving the city budget and financial appropriations.
* Conducting hearings to gather public input on city governance.
* Setting city policies and standards.
* Working with the mayor and city administration to implement and enforce city laws.
* Addressing constituent needs and concerns within their respective districts.
Duluth City Council official page
Duluth voting districts map
{{City of Duluth, Minnesota Minnesota city councils Government of Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth ( ) is a Port, port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of St. Louis County, Minnesota, St. Louis County. Located on Lake Superior in Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, the city is a hub for cargo shipping. The population ...
. It is responsible for passing ordinances, resolutions, and regulations governing the city. The council also oversees the city's financial operations, including the annual budget, and serves as a check against the Mayor of Duluth in a mayor-council government model.
Composition
The Council is composed of nine members: five councilors represent specific districts within the city, and four are elected at large, representing the entire city. Council members serve staggered four-year terms. The position of council president rotates among members and is elected annually by the council. Councilors are officially nonpartisan, although some members run as party endorsed candidates.Councilors
Responsibilities and powers
The Duluth City Council has a wide range of responsibilities, including:
* Drafting and voting on city legislation.
* Approving the city budget and financial appropriations.
* Conducting hearings to gather public input on city governance.
* Setting city policies and standards.
* Working with the mayor and city administration to implement and enforce city laws.
* Addressing constituent needs and concerns within their respective districts.
Meetings
The Duluth City Council meets regularly, with sessions open to the public. Agendas and minutes are posted on the city's official website, and meetings are broadcast online.References
External links
Duluth City Council official page
Duluth voting districts map
{{City of Duluth, Minnesota Minnesota city councils Government of Duluth, Minnesota