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 any elective office in the city unless they are an elector of the city and have been a resident therein for a period of not less than one year next preceding the date of the election at which such person is elected.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee:$168. Petition signature requirement: 1% of the registered electors of the city as shown by the compilation by the Supervisor of Elections for the last preceding general election.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.