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.
Must be qualified voters of the city, and have resided in the city one (1) year prior to the time of qualifying. Each candidate seeking the office of city commissioner shall be a resident of a designated commission district established by ordinance and shall have resided in the designated commission district six (6) months prior to the time of qualifying.
Filing Requirements
File a petition signed by fifteen (15) registered voters of the city and pay filing fee of $150 (unless unable to pay in which case a certification can be obtained to have this fee waived). 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), 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.