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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

Nov

21

Active

Board of Adjustment, November 21, 2024

Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:30pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
Board Meeting, City-Wide

Nov

26

Active

StayWell Meeting, November 26, 2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting

Nov

26

Active

Human Relations Commission

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
4:00pm
Virtual
Boards and Commissions, City Council/City Clerk, City Manager
Commission Meeting

Dec

3

Canceled

Heritage Commission, December 3, 2024

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting