The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Candidates running for municipal office in a city with a city manager form of government must be a U.S. citizen and qualified elector; at least 21 years old; a resident of the municipality for at least thirty (30) days prior to the election; and never have been convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, forgery, or other infamous crime.
Filing Requirements
A municipal candidate in a city manager form of government must file a petition, a political practices pledge, and an affidavit of eligibility. The petition must be signed by not less than 50 qualified electors of the municipality.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Elections office.