The City of Independence City Charter

The City of Independence is a Council-Manager Plan City, much like a private corporation with a Board of Directors.  It is governed by a City Charter. 

The City of Independence first became a Charter City in 1961.  Since then, there have been several amendments to the Charter - in 1972, 1978, 1985, and 2024.

This is the current version of the City Charter for the City of Independence.

Charter of the City of Independence.pdf

Click here to read the 1985- 2024 Charter.