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.
Must be a resident of the City for a continuous period of 12 months prior to the start of the qualifying period. Must be a resident of the City during their period of service. Must be registered and qualified to vote in municipal elections of the City. Must not have been convicted of a felony at the time of qualification or during the period of service.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee: 3% of gross salary from the prior year; petition signature requirement of 1 percent of the total number of registered voters eligible to vote in the last election for the specific office if unable to pay filing fee.