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.
No person shall be a councilman unless, at the time of his election he is twenty one (21) years old, a qualified elector and freeholder residing within the city at the time of his election and has resided therein for one year next proceeding.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.