The City of Hutchinson operates under the Minnesota “home rule charter.” A charter is approved by Hutchinson voters and acts as the constitution for the community. Controlled only by state laws that consistently affect all cities in Minnesota, “home rule” gives Hutchinson extensive prudence in adopting its charter.
The Hutchinson City Council serves as the governing authority in the “weak mayor-council” community. The mayor serves as chair to the council but does not have greater authority than the other council members.
Hutchinson’s government encompasses a city administrator whose primary function is to direct the operation of city government and provides supervisory authority over all municipal departments.
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