Charter Commission
Charter Commission members are (left to right) Dave Larson, Rosemary Ritchie, Marilyn Clinton, Linnea Sodergren, Al Thomas, Lorena Hooyman and John Northrup.
Not pictured: Karen Anderson, Dave Coudray, Terry Schneider.
This commission is comprised of up to 15 members whose primary responsibility is reviewing and recommending amendments to the city charter. Members serve four-year terms and are appointed by the chief judge.
The city charter is the city’s constitution and establishes the city’s form of government and specifies certain rights and responsibilities.
The commission’s objectives in monitoring the charter include simplifying language, eliminating outdated provisions, conforming the charter to recent state laws, and analyzing whether there could be improvements to the existing city structure and operation. Meetings are held when necessary.
