Iowa law (section 372.1 of the Code of Iowa) allows cities to choose from among eight (8) possible forms of municipal government, one of which is a Home Rule Charter. The Charter itself is an ordinance that sets forth how the city government is structured. On Nov. 15, 1973, Iowa City voters chose to be governed by a Home Rule Charter, and the first Charter was adopted by Ordinance No. 76-2792 on Jan. 2, 1976.

• City Charter
• Guide to the Iowa City Charter

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