The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
A candidate must be at least eighteen years of age, a resident of the state, a qualified elector of the district or precinct which he/she proposes to represent, and must be able to read and write the English language.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.