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Government

Independence, Missouri is a Charter City established in March 1849. It is run in a Council-Manager form of government with a Mayor, two at-large Councilmembers, and four district council members. These offices are elected every four years with the Mayor and At-Large Councilmembers, then District Councilmembers two years later.

Members of the public fill the seats of the Council Chambers as they watch the Council conduct a meeting from the dais.

Upcoming Public Meetings

May

1

Active

City Council Executive Session-Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 5PM

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
5:00pm
City Hall - 3rd Floor
City Council/City Clerk
City-Wide, Council Meeting

May

2

Active

Park Commission Meeting

Thursday, May 2, 2024
4:30pm
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Boards and Commissions, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Commission Meeting

May

6

Active

City Council Executive Session-Monday, May 6, 2024, 5PM

Monday, May 6, 2024
5:00pm
City Hall - 3rd Floor
City Council/City Clerk
City-Wide, Council Meeting

May

6

Active

City Council Meeting - May 6, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
City-Wide, Council Meeting