Outside Employment Policy

This policy sets rules for taking another job while working as a City employee.

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Overview

The City of Minneapolis Ethics Ordinance governs outside employment for City employees. The ordinance provides that an appointed local official or an employee shall obtain written permission from his or her department head before accepting outside employment or entering into a contract for services. In addition, appointed officials and employees shall not solicit or perform outside work during the official’s or employee’s hours of employment.