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.
No person shall be eligible to hold an elective office unless he or she is, at the time of issuance of nomination papers for the elective office, a qualified elector of the City, or of territory annexed thereto.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee: Determined by the city council and set by ordinance, but not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25), may be imposed, to be paid upon the filing of the nomination papers. Signature Requirement: Not less than 20 nor more than 30 voters in a city of 1,000 registered voters or more, and not less than five nor more than 10 voters in a city of less than 1,000 registered voters, but only one candidate may be named in any one nomination paper.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county registrar of voters' office.