The City of Hastings is a Home Rule Charter city. This means that Hastings voters approved a local constitution (called a charter) and thus, it was adopted by the City.  

Charters detail the powers a city may exercise. These powers do not conflict with state laws and may restrict the authority of a city. Voters in home rule charter cities have more control over their city’s powers than voters in statutory cities (cities without a charter). The City of Hastings Charter describes the duties and procedures of the City Council, taxation and finance, elections and other regulations.

The Charter Commission is a 7 to 15 member commission which is required to meet at least once in a calendar year. Members are elected to a 4 year term with staggering start dates. Members may hold any type of employment, except for a judicial office and must be a qualified voter living in the City of Hastings.

Interested in becoming a member of the Charter Commission? Please fill out an interest form or contact City Administrator Dan Wietecha at 651-480-2326 or dwietecha@hastingsmn.gov for further information.