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City Legislature in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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City Legislature
About this position
A city director is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council member elected by voters. City Directors form the legislative body of municipalities which usually includes the mayor.
Position Details
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates running for municipal office in a city with a city administrator form of government must be a U.S. citizen and qualified elector of the jurisdiction in which the candidate is running; at least 21 years old; a resident of the municipality for at least six months prior to the election; and never have been convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, forgery, or other infamous crime.
Filing Requirements
A candidate in a city administrator form of government must file a statement of candidacy, a $10.00 fee and a petition. The petition must be signed by not less than 50 qualified electors of the municipality who have resided in the municipality at least six months before signing the petition.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
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