Local government expert to explain charter governments

The City of Havre is hosting a speaker to discuss what a charter government is and what it does Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

The Havre City Council Ordinance Committee has requested voters decide whether Havre should change to a charter form of government, which will be on this year’s ballot in November.

Havre City Council Ordinance Committee member Karen Swenson said the meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn about charters.

Ordinance Committee member Lindsey Ratliff said Montana State University Local Government Center Director Dan Clark will be speaking. He will tal...