Minneapolis, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 7 § 139.60
Responsibilities and duties of city employees; acts of discrimination (Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance)
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All officials, commissioners, agents, employees and servants of the City of Minneapolis, elected and appointed, including civil service employees, and whether serving with or without compensation, shall observe the terms and provisions of this title and shall, except as expressly prohibited by law, respond promptly to any and all reasonable requests by the director or the commission, within the scope of their authority, for information and for access to data and records for the purpose of enabling the director to carry out his or her responsibilities under this title. The failure of any such official, commissioner, agent, employee or servant of the City of Minneapolis to comply with any provisions of this title relating to any matter within the scope of his or her official duties shall be deemed an act of discrimination. (Ord. of 12-30-75, § 6; Ord. No. 2017-078 , § 1, 12-8-17)
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 139.60 establishes that all city officials, employees, commissioners, agents, and servants—whether elected, appointed, paid, or unpaid—are bound by the city's civil rights title and must respond promptly to reasonable requests from the director or commission for information, data, and records. When any such city actor fails to comply with provisions of this title that fall within their official duties, that failure is legally classified as an act of discrimination. The provision applies broadly across the city workforce, including civil service employees, and covers both active compliance and cooperation with oversight functions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
While § 139.60 is directed at city personnel rather than private landlords, property owners and managers operating in Minneapolis should be aware that the city's anti-discrimination framework is backed by a structure that holds even government employees accountable for compliance. Compliant operators generally cooperate with requests from the Minneapolis civil rights director or commission, understanding that the city's own workforce is held to the same standards it enforces. Familiarity with the full scope of Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Title 7 helps landlords understand the institutional environment in which discrimination complaints are investigated and resolved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139.60 of the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances means that tenants interacting with city offices or agencies have a basis to expect that city employees will follow the city's civil rights rules—and that a city employee's failure to do so within their official duties is itself treated as discrimination. If a tenant believes a city official or employee has failed to comply with Title 7 obligations, they may consider raising that concern with the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights or the commission referenced in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minneapolis civil rights processes can help individuals understand what avenues may be available when city personnel are involved.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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