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 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.