Charter Assistance Program

If you’re a home rule charter city, or a statutory city considering adopting the home rule form of government, our Charter Assistance Program provides the guidance you need.

This program provides viewpoint-neutral information and analysis, and connects you with other Minnesota charter cities and national organizations for perspectives and advice on charter-related policy issues.

Charter Assistance

• Charter-related materials

  The League has developed and collected sample and model charters, 样本的典章, and background on charters and surveys.

• 一般建议

  Guidance is available on the following topics:
  – General powers of a home rule charter city;
  – Advantages and disadvantages of a home rule charter;
  – Essentials of a good home rule charter;
  – Adopting and amending a home rule charter; and
  – Functions of a charter commission.

• Analysis and input

  Review and comment on an existing charter, charter draft, or amendment.

• 演讲

演讲 from League staff on various forms of government, charter drafting procedures, and major policy problems.

Fees for Charter Assistance

• No charge for pre-prepared materials on home rule charters and answers to simple questions.
• No charge for consultation meetings on general charter topics, drafting procedures or policy issues.
• No charge for presentations.
• $100 per hour for examination and commentary on an existing charter, draft charter, or amendments.