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City Legislature in Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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City Legislature
About this position
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.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$1,500 / month
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
A candidate shall be qualified electors of the city and shall hold no other public office which in any way conflicts with the office of mayor or councilman, and shall have resided in said city, or in an area annexed to said city, for one year next preceding the date of such election or appointment. If the mayor or a councilman shall cease to possess any of these qualifications or shall be convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, his office shall immediately become vacant.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; signature requirement of at least 5% and not more than 10% of the voters in the city.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
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