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City Legislature in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware
- Election date
- April 14, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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City Legislature
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$7000 / year
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a qualified voter of the City of Newark who, for a period of at least fifteen (15) years next preceding his election, has not been convicted of a felony, as that crime is designated by the State of Delaware, and who has resided in the city for at least one year next preceding his election shall be eligible to hold the office of mayor or councilmember; provided that "qualified voter" as used herein shall mean a person who is a registered voter at the time his nominating petition is filed. Each councilmember shall live in the district he represents. Whenever a councilmember shall cease to reside in the district from which he was elected, or the mayor shall cease to reside in the City of Newark, the position shall be deemed vacant.
Filing Requirements
No Filing Fee. Petition Signature requirement: 10.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary's office.
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