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About Mayor
About this position
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Is 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the state, a registered voter, and not legally disqualified from holding civil office.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee shall not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25). Petition signature requirement is Not less than 20 nor more than 30 voters
- Filing period
- July 13, 2020 - August 7, 2020
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 3501 Civic Center Dr, Rm 121, San Rafael, CA 94903
- Filing phone
- 415-473-6456
- Step 3
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