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 citizen of the United States, have been a resident and qualified elector of the consolidated government for at least 2 years prior to the date of his or her election, and shall be at least 25 years of age when elected to office.
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.