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 18 years of age or older. Must be able to speak, write and read the English language. Must have resided within the Town limits or a recently annexed area for one year preceding the election. Must be a qualified elector of the Town at the time of filing nomination papers. Must not be convicted of a felony, unless civil rights have been restored
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.