The council in Arizona cities and towns is the local policy making and law-making body possessing broad authority and the legal power to govern the affairs of the community. The job of the council essentially is to use these powers granted by state law and local ordinances for the good of the community and its residents.
A candidate for public office shall be a qualified elector at the time of filing and shall reside in the county, district or precinct that the person proposes to represent. No member of the council shall be eligible for appointment to any salaried position or for any employment with the town during the term for which he has been elected to the council, unless such councilman resigns his council position prior to application for any town position.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.