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.
Candidate must have resided in the city for at least 1 year immediately preceding the election. Candidate must maintain residency in the city throughout term. Candidate must be a registered elector of the city. Candidate must not have been convicted of a felony. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and at least 30 years of age.