City Clerk-Ward Officer in Waynesville, IL

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Election date
April 6, 2021

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About City Clerk-Ward Officer

About this position

The City Clerk/Ward Officer serves as the official keeper of the municipal records. This joint position is also responsible for presenting the agenda and minutes for legislative and committee meetings.
Office level
City
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Affiliation
Partisan

Election type

  • CheckPartisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for City Clerk-Ward Officer

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Qualified elector/registered voter.// One-year residency in the municipality preceding the Consolidated Election. If a person is a resident of a municipality immediately prior to the active duty military service of that person or that person's spouse, resides anywhere outside of the municipality during that active duty military service, and immediately upon completion of that active duty military service is again a resident of the municipality, then the time during which the person resides outside the municipality during the active duty military service is deemed to be time during which the person is a resident of the municipality for purposes of determining the residency requirement.// A person is not eligible to take the oath of office for a municipal office if that person is, at the time required for taking the oath of office, in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality or has been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony.

  2. File Text
    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 1% of the number of ballots cast at the last election.
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    201 W Washington St, Clinton, IL 61727
    Filing phone
    217-935-7780
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