Charter Commission
The Charter Commission maintains the home rule charter for the people of the City of Minneapolis.
Members
The Charter Commission has 15 members appointed by the Chief Judge of the Hennepin County District Court. All Commissioners must be qualified voters of the City, and are appointed to four-year terms.
| Seat # | Name | Term End | Ward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariam DeMello | Dec. 31, 2023 | 8 |
| 2 | Lolita Davis Carter | June 9, 2025 | 5 |
| 3 | Jana Metge | Dec. 31, 2023 | 9 |
| 4 | Paul Hill | Dec. 31, 2025 | 13 |
| 5 | Andrea Rubenstein (Vice-Chair) | Dec. 31, 2023 | 13 |
| 6 | Jan Sandberg | Dec. 31, 2025 | 7 |
| 7 | Julie Doherty | Dec. 31, 2023 | 12 |
| 8 | Sherri Boone | Dec. 31, 2025 | 11 |
| 9 | Barry Clegg | Dec. 31, 2024 | 3 |
| 10 | Jill Garcia (Secretary) | Dec. 31, 2025 | 8 |
| 11 | Christopher Smith | Dec. 31, 2023 | 3 |
| 12 | Diana Hawkins | Jan. 31, 2025 | 4 |
| 13 | Matt Perry | Dec. 31, 2024 | 13 |
| 14 | Andrew Kozak | Dec. 31, 2025 | 12 |
| 15 | Peter Ginder (Chair) | Dec. 31, 2023 | 11 |
Meeting Schedule: In January and at least three other times per year; generally meets on the first Wednesday of the month
Legislative Details
Enabling Legislation:
This link open a new window Minnesota Statutes § 410.05. Contact Information
Subcommittees
| Subcommittee | Role | Meetings | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Commission Amendment Review Committee | Responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations on proposed charter amendments submitted by citizens or by petition. | View Agendas & Minutes | View Meeting Calendar |
| Charter Commission Government Structure Work Group | A working group of the Charter Commission established to review, evaluate, and report back on options to improve City structure regarding the Charter-defined relationship between City Council, the Mayor, and City staff. | View Agendas & Minutes | View Meeting Calendar |
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