Charter Commission

About

In 1969, the City became a Home Rule Charter City. We are one of 107 cities governed by a Home Rule Charter.

Brooklyn Park is governed by the City Charter, which is the “constitution” of the city. This commission reviews the City Charter, proposes changes and makes recommendations to the City Council as needed. The Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court makes appointments.

View the City Charter (PDF)

Roles and duties

• Study the City of Brooklyn Park’s charter and make recommendations to the City Council if improvements are needed
• Determine if the city’s charter guidelines are keeping up with the needs of the community
• 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 officials newspaper, acquisition and sale of property and other general provisions

Members

Eleven citizens representing the city at-large

Liaisons

One staff liaison, one City Council liaison

Term

Four years

Meets

Second Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m.

Time commitment (approximate)

Three hours per month

Commission members