The City of Pataskala is a Charter Government

A charter is a document that spells out the powers, duties and structures of government and the rights of citizens. It is often compared to constitutions at the local level. The charter is, therefore, the most important legal document of any city. The charter provides for the City Council’s terms in office, defines its powers and that of the city administration — and the rights of voters to approve or reject certain City Hall proposals or recall council members from office.