About the Common Council

Sixteen part-time alderpersons make up Appleton's Common Council. They are elected to two-year terms, with half of the terms expiring each year. Terms of alderpersons in odd-numbered districts expire in odd-numbered years, and terms of alderpersons in even-numbered districts expire in even-numbered years. Elections are held in April. Each term, the members of the Common Council elect a Council President.

Members

Here you will find information about each Common Council member.

Committees

Look here for information regarding standing committees, and other boards and commissions. Their membership, jurisdiction, meeting schedules, agendas and reports are all available.

Schedule of Meetings

The Appleton Common Council meetings are broadcast on Monday evenings at 8:00 P.M. on Cable Channel 4

• Schedule of Meetings for the current week
• Tentative Schedule of Meetings for next week
• Schedule of Meetings for last week

Agendas and Reports

This page contains links to the latest available report and agenda for the Common Council and each standing committee.

Council Rules

Follow this link for a complete list of the rules adopted by the Common Council.

Department and Committee Functions

These rules define the duties of various City departments, and the jurisdiction of the Council's standing committees.