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
Jan
28
Active
Tourism Commission Meeting
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
8:30am
Truman Memorial Building
Boards and Commissions, Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Commission Meeting
Jan
28
Active
StayWell Meeting, January 28, 2024
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
2:00pm
Independence Utility Center - 1st Floor
City Council/City Clerk
Board Meeting
Jan
28
Active
Planning Commission, January 28, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
6:00pm
City Hall - 1st Floor
Boards and Commissions, Community Development
City-Wide, Commission Meeting
Feb
4
Active
Human Relations Commission meeting
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
4:00pm
Virtual
Boards and Commissions, City Council/City Clerk
Commission Meeting