Government and law

Democracy in action

Collectively, the 2006 City Council has dedicated more than forty years of service to the Bloomington community.

Governments, include the City of Bloomington, are complex structures with many intertwining pieces. In 1960, Bloomington's residents ratified the City Charter, a formal structure for the City's operation and governance. Legislative power was place in the hands of the City Council, elected residents who establish local ordinances and policies. As ordinances were adopted, they were compiled in a continually-growing, official document called the Bloomington City Code. The Charter also called for the appointment by the Council of a City Manager, responsible for the administration of all City business. Over the years, the Council established advisory boards and commissions to provide valuable recommendations to guide Council decisions.

Advisory Boards and Commissions
City Charter and Code
City Council
City Manager
City of Bloomington organizational chart
Elected officials - Federal, State, County (187KB, 2-page PDF).
Legal Department
Other codes governing the City of Bloomington
Zoning Ordinance Update project