Get your copy: www.DownloadCharter.com or
Highlights at http://lccorg.s3.amazonaws.com/Charter_Handout.zip
See the charter online: http://yeslincolncountycharter.com/charter/
What is a Charter? A charter is a written document defining the structure, rules, and procedures for operation of a country, state, county, city or other jurisdictions of government. When duly adopted by the consent of the
governed, it is the prevailing body of law which stipulates the basic operation of that particular government. Examples of charters are: the U. Constitution, which principle law and by directive protects the rights and privileges of the citizens of the United States of America, and the Tennessee state constitution which controls how state laws are enacted in Tennessee and states privileges for the citizens. Home Rule is when the citizens have a stronger voice in how our local government operates. In this case it applies to the Lincoln County Government. The writers, or framers, of the Lincoln County Home Rule Charter, were elected one citizen per district by the voters, to comprise a commission of eight framers or writers. The Home Rule Charter government will have to be adopted by the voters by referendum. Any changes will have to be adopted by the voters by referendum. The Home Rule Charter government is written to adopt Tenn_Code_Ann_2-5-151 which allows for a method of redress for any actions taken by the government which are against the will of the people. This allows the citizens of Lincoln County Tennessee to have a stronger voice in ruling themselves, or “Home Rule.”
