About City Council
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 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 Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A qualified elector, that he has resided within the corporate limits of the City of Green Cove Springs for not less than one (1) year immediately prior to the date of qualification and a willingness to serve if elected
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee: 5% of the annual salary, signature requirement: Ten (10) percent of the qualified city electors.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.
- Where to file
- 500 N Orange Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
- Filing phone
- 904-269-6350
- Step 3
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