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Your Government
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Boards and Commissions
Boards and Commission provide valuable advice for consideration by the Mayor and City Council related to policies and procedures. With the exception of the Charter Commission whose members are appointed by the Chief Judge of Ramsey County District Court, each internal commission is comprised of members who are appointed by the Mayor to serve three-year terms.
The City's government operates within the structure and powers of its Home Rule Charter, which was first adopted in 1921 and has since undergone several amendments. The 15-member Charter Commission meets periodically to consider suggested amendments to the City Charter and to determine whether current ward boundaries evenly distribute registered voters.
The Environmental Advisory Commission advises the City Council on policies and actions related to sustainability, climate change, and protection and rehabilitation of the natural environment in the City of White Bear Lake. Click to learn more.
The Park Advisory Commission advises the City Council on matters relating to planning, development, design, use and maintenance of parks, open space and natural areas in the City of White Bear Lake. Click to learn more.
The Planning Commission is an advisory body to the Council and makes recommendations to the Council in areas including, but not limited to, adoption of and amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, amendments to the Zoning Code, issuance of conditional use permits, and consideration of variance requests and proposed subdivisions. Click to learn more.
This Commission is established according to Chapter 419 of Minnesota Statutes. This Commission exercises supervision over the employment, promotion, discharge, and suspension of all sworn officers of the police department as provided by state statutes and the City Charter. The Civil Service Commission consists of three (3) members appointed by the Mayor to serve three year terms.
Meetings are scheduled as needed.
