Minnesota bill allows towns to adopt home rule charters and requires a report.

Minnesota HF455 amends state statutes to allow towns to adopt home rule charters. The bill outlines procedures for towns to propose, review, and adopt charters, including the formation of charter commissions and public hearings. It also mandates that towns report on the necessity and desirability of a home rule charter if one is not adopted. The charter commission must deliver a report to the town clerk, detailing whether a charter is necessary or including a draft of the proposed charter.

Minnesota bill allows towns to adopt home rule charters and requires a report.

Minnesota HF455 amends state statutes to allow towns to adopt home rule charters. The bill outlines procedures for towns to propose, review, and adopt charters, including the formation of charter commissions and public hearings. It also mandates that towns report on the necessity and desirability of a home rule charter if one is not adopted. The charter commission must deliver a report to the town clerk, detailing whether a charter is necessary or including a draft of the proposed charter.