Nauvoo Charter

The Nauvoo Charter was passed by the Illinois Legislature on December 16, 1840, for the governance of the City of Nauvoo, Illinois. According to the charter, members of the City Council also sat on the Municipal Court – for example, the Mayor doubled in the role of Chief Justice. It was abolished in January 1845.

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