Johnson County Charter Commission. The johnson county home rule charter is the first of its kind in the state of kansas, and was enacted by a public vote during the november 2000 general election. The home rule charter is a legislative document that defines the structure, powers, purpose and functions of county government.

The johnson county home rule charter is the first of its kind in the state of kansas, and was enacted by a public vote during the november 2000 general election. The home rule charter is a legislative document that defines the structure, powers, purpose and functions of county government.