Home Rule Charter Commission

What is Home Rule Authority?

Municipal Home Rule is a type of government under the control of local citizens rather than state government. Home Rule and local control are in the Colorado constitution and stems from the belief that the best form of government is the closest to you.

A Home Rule form of government creates better efficiencies in Town operations and improves the ability to serve the community.

Home Rule Facts:

93% of Colorado municipal residents live in a Home Rule community. These communities operate under a Charter written by local citizens elected to a Charter Commission. A charter establishes the town's form of government and specifies certain rights and responsibilities. As an independent body, the charter commission represented citizen viewpoints and considered and recommended appropriate revisions to the charter, balancing the best interests of the town government and the citizens. Home Rule municipalities have the power to make relevant legislature and exercise control over issues of “local concern” with minimal state intervention. Federal and state laws that address matters beyond local concern still apply, including the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). Home Rule gives the Town more flexibility and control to address foreseeable changes and citizen desires.

For the current Home Rule Charter click HERE.