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Resources for the Madison Community
Madison stands with the families of Abundant Life community. This page is dedicated to connecting victims and the broader community to resources and accurate information about the tragic events that happened on December 16.
Government Resource Guide
Included below is an overview and key information for city government, the Common Council, and Boards, Commissions and Committees.
City Government
- City of Madison: Vision, Mission & Service Philosophy
- Overview of City Government
- Qualifications: City Officers, Members of Commissions, & Employees
- Budget Process & Citizen Access
- Open Meetings Law
Common Council
- Council Members and Staff Contact Information
- Alder District Maps
- Run for Council
- Madison General Ordinances (MGO): Applicable sections
Boards, Commissions & Committees (BCCs)
- Current committees for the City of Madison
- Apply to be on a committee
- Madison General Ordinances: Committee Procedures (MGO 33)
City Agencies
Use the directory below to access information for each agency (Department/Division) in the City, including mission statement, agency contacts, and links to each agency webpage.
- City Organizational Chart
- Assessor's Office
- Attorney's Office
- Civil Rights, Department of
- Clerk's Office
- Common Council
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Finance Department (includes Purchasing and Treasury)
- Fire Department
- Human Resources Department
- Information Technology
- Library, Public
- Mayor's Office
- Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
- Municipal Court
- Planning & Community & Economic Development, Department of
- Police Department
- Public Health Madison & Dane County
- Public Works
- Transportation
- Water Utility
Flag of Madison, Wisconsin
The Madison, Wisconsin flag consists of a light blue background bisected from lower left to upper right by a white band. These symbolize Lake Mendota and Lake Monona and the isthmus between them. In the center of the flag is a black cross that symbolizes the four lakes (Mendota, Monona, Wingra and Waubesa) as well as the State Capitol. The gold circle symbolizes the dome of the State Capitol.
The original flag was designed by Rick and Dennis Stone, members of the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps, with the help of John Price, their color guard instructor. It was adopted by the municipal government on April 12, 1962. In 2018, the flag was modified by removing the sun symbol of the Zia Pueblo people and replacing it with a gold circle. The redesigned flag was adopted as the Official Madison City Flag by the Common Council on July 24, 2018.