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.

Meet Your Council
Upcoming Public Meetings
May
27
Active
StayWell Meeting, May 27, 2025
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board and Commission Meeting
Jun
3
Active
Emergency Medical Services Committee
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
9:00am
Virtual
Emergency Management, Fire, Health
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide
Jun
5
Active
Independence Advisory Board of Health
Thursday, June 5, 2025
6:00pm
Virtual
Health
Board and Commission Meeting, City-Wide
Jun
10
Active
Planning Commission, June 10, 2025
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
City-Wide