Local government expert discusses charter government advantages

Montana State University Local Government Director Dan Clark gave a presentation on the differences between charter governments and general governments at Havre City Hall Thursday evening and answered questions from members of the audience.

The City of Havre has put a proposal on the ballot to change Havre to a charter form of government.

Clark said he wanted to make sure people know what they would be voting for in November and he wanted people to engage and ask questions.

"My intent is to make sure that you feel comfortable with understanding what it means to have self-governing powers," Cla...