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Charter Commission
Meetings
Meets the second Thursday of each odd month.
6:00 p.m.
City Hall
801 Washington St.
Northfield, MN 55057
Assistance
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In the Council Chambers, an induction loop system is provided for hearing device users. To use, turn your hearing device to the "T" setting or request a loop receiver.
Important documents
View the Northfield City Charter
Charter Commission 2022 Annual Report
Meeting documents
Members
Name | Title | Term expiration |
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Lance Heisler | Chair | December 31, 2023 |
Jack Hoschouer | Secretary | December 31, 2023 |
Scott Jensen | Member | December 31, 2023 |
CC Linstroth | Member | December 31, 2023 |
Scott Oney | Member | December 31, 2025 |
James Prichard | Vice Chair | December 31, 2025 |
Amy Gernon | Member | December 31, 2025 |
Contacting the commission
If you have questions or comments, you can email the commission. Each member will receive your email. When replying to your email, a commission member cannot reply to all members, only to you. This avoids violating the open meeting law.
Liaisons
For general information about the commission, please contact a staff liaison. Also, if you have questions or comments for the commission, contact a staff liaison and they will assist.
Name | Title | Phone number |
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Ben Martig | City Administrator | 507-645-3060 |
Overview
The Charter Commission is responsible for reviewing and revising the City Charter to ensure that it meets all applicable State and Federal laws and meets the needs of the citizens of Northfield. The City Charter is the constitution of Northfield's city government.
The Charter Commission consists of seven voting members. Each member serves a four-year term as designated by State Statutes. Members do not receive compensation.
Application and membership requirements
Any registered voter of Northfield may submit an application. A resume of the nominee should be included with the application. No person is disqualified from serving on the Charter Commission by reason of holding any other elective or appointive office other than judicial.
Nominations are received by the Administration Office at City Hall, 801 Washington Street, Northfield, Minnesota.
The chairperson of the Charter Commission will oversee the process for receiving, verifying eligibility and forwarding applications of qualified applicants to the Chief Judge of the Third Judicial District Court who will make the appointment(s). Persons appointed must file an acceptance and oath of office with the Court Administrator within 30 days following issuance of the order appointing, or the person will be deemed to have resigned.
Apply to be on the Charter Commission
Or contact the city clerk at:
City Hall
801 Washington St.
Northfield, MN 55057
2023 application process
The 2023 board and commission application process will begin in August 2022.
For more information on the Charter Commission appointment process, please refer to the administrative process document.