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Applications will be accepted through April 15
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Five openings, City At-Large
Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2024.
No experience Is necessary to join the Charter Commission - only your commitment to building a strong, vibrant Brooklyn Park! All qualified voters who are residents of Brooklyn Park are eligible to participate.
Appointments are made by the Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court.
Members: 11 citizens, and 1 city staff Liaison
Term: Four years
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m.
Time commitment: About 3 hours per month
The Charter Commission...
- Studies the City of Brooklyn Park's charter and makes recommendations to the City Council if improvements are needed
- Determines if the city's charter guidelines are keeping up with the needs of the community
- Is responsible for monitoring the City's Home Rule Charter. The Charter is like the Constitution for Municipal Governments
- Is one of 107 cities governed by a Home Rule Charter
- Periodically reviews the Charter and recommends necessary amendments to the City Council that does not conflict with state law
- Has the authority to submit proposed amendments to the voters
- Addresses election issues, Mayor and Council powers and procedures, taxation and finance procedures, and miscellaneous provisions related to the official newspaper, acquisition and sale of property and other general provisions
Questions?
Devin Montero
devin.montero@brooklynpark.org
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If you need this information in another language or format or disability accommodations, email access@brooklynpark.org or call 763-424-8000.
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