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.
Councilmember must have been a residentof his/her district within the City or area annexed into thedistrict for at least two years immediately preceding thefiling of nomination papers, and shall continue suchresidence therein for the term for which such candidate iselected
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.