About County Commission
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $21,484 / year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Commission
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a qualified elector of the county and have resided in the county for at least one year prior to the date upon which they would take office. Must not have been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment in the state or federal penitentiary.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee (Major party candidates only): 2% of the annual salary for the office. Petition Signature Requirements (independent and minor party candidates only): 3% of the number of votes cast in the district for the office of governor in the last general election.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county probate judge's office.
- Where to file
- 100 E Commerce St # 100, Wetumpka, AL 36092
- Filing phone
- 334-567-1140
- Step 3
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