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.
Members of the City Commission shall have been residents of the City continuously for the one year immediately preceding qualification. They shall have the qualifications of electors in the City, and shall be residents and reside within the municipal limits while in office.
Filing Requirements
File application and pay fee that is 1% of annual salary. If the candidate is unable to pay this fee, the candidate can file a certified oath with the clerk and file by petition according to means outlined in the charter. Law requires that a candidate must also file the following: Form 1 Statement of Financial Interests, Loyalty Oath and Oath of Candidate (Form DS-DE 25 for Non Partisan Office), pay Assessment fee, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (Form DS-DE 9) and Statement of Candidate (Form DS-DE 84), unless you have already filed these forms.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the county supervisor of election's office.