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About City Commission
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Commission
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
They shall be qualified electors of the city, and a resident of the ward from which elected. City commissioners elected from the various wards shall have resided not less than six months in the city.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee of $100.00 or 5% of the yearly compensation of the office, whichever is greater.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
- Where to file
- 830 West 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401
- Filing phone
- 850-784-6100
- Step 3
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