Community Council Executive Board Resources

Here you can find links to resources on a variety of topics including leadership, meetings, committees, government, and more. Check back regularly for updates.

General Resources for Running a Meeting

• Tips of Conducting a Community Council Meeting
• Meeting Resources & Facilitation Tips
• Consensus Decision Making - A style of decision making in which participants are able to arrive at a decision through discussion where all participants' viewpoints are considered, the final decisions are agreeable to all involved, and the approval is unanimous.

Robert's Rules of Order

• The Chair Recognizes - A book of parlimentary procedure
• Parlimentary Procedure Reference Sheet - A quick guide to moving the meeting along.

Community Council Specific

• Submitting New By-Laws - A step-by-step process to getting your new council by-laws approved (hint: there is more to it than you think!)
• Zoom Meeting Safety - How to keep your meeting safe from unwanted guests.

Community Organizing Resources

• Community Tool Box - The Community Tool Box is a free, online resource for those working to build healthier communitities and bring about social change. Our mission is to promote community health and development by connecting people, ideas, and resources.
• Neighborhoods USA - NUSA provides opportunities for diverse people and organizations to share their ideas, values, and experiences to build stronger communities.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Survey

• Capital Improvement Program Training Resources - Information for Community Councils on the CIP Process and Survey.

Municipal Department Resources

• Comp Plan Informational flyers for Community Councils - Planning Department information flyer on Comprehensive & Neighborhood Plans.

• Alcohol & Marijuana Licenses - Clerk's Office presentation on the intersection and role of Community Councils & Alcohol/Marijuana Licenses