Charter Commission

The City of Hastings is a Home Rule Charter City, meaning that the City has adopted a City Charter that outlines how the City governs itself. The Hastings City Charter addresses election issues, Mayor and Council powers and procedures, taxation and finance procedures and other miscellaneous provisions. These provisions are related to official newspapers, acquisition and sale of property.

What is a Charter?

The City of Hastings Charter outlines:

• The duties and procedures of the City Council
• Rules regarding taxation and finance
• Election processes
• Other governance structures and responsibilities

View the full City Charter.

Purpose and Responsibilities

The Charter Commission is responsible for reviewing and recommending changes to the City Charter. It helps ensure the charter remains a relevant and effective guide for city governance.

• The Commission consists of 7 to 15 members.
• Members are appointed for staggered four-year terms.
• The Commission must meet at least once per calendar year.
• Members must be qualified voters residing in Hastings.
• Members may hold any form of employment except a judicial office.