Section 3. Home Rule Charter

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Home Rule Charter

Any local government unit when authorized by law may adopt a home rule charter for its government. A charter shall become effective if approved by such majority of the voters of the local government unit as the legislature prescribes by general law. If a charter provides for the consolidation or separation of a city and a county, in whole or in part, it shall not be effective without approval of the voters both in the city and in the remainder of the county by the majority required by law.

Summary: Wholesale revision of constitution

Election Date: November 5, 1974

Votes For Ratification: 815,064

Votes Against Ratification: 311,781

Percent for Ratification: 72%

Percent Against Ratification: 28%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1974 Chap 409

Effective Date Source: https://uwmadison.app.box.com/file/1685091026371

Home Rule Charter

Any city or village, and any county or other local government unit when authorized by law, may adopt a home rule charter for its government in accordance with this constitution and the laws. No such charter shall become effective without the approval of the voters of the local government unit affected by such majority as the legislature may prescribe by general law. If a charter provides for the consolidation or separation of a city and a county, in whole or in part, it shall not be effective without approval of the voters both in the city and in the remainder of the county by the majority required by law.

Summary: Revision of Local Government Article

Election Date: November 4, 1958

Votes For Ratification: 712,552

Votes Against Ratification: 309,848

Percent for Ratification: 70%

Percent Against Ratification: 30%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1957 Chap 809

Effective Date Source: https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2023/other/232070/1958.pdf