City Clerk-Ward Officer in Benld, IL

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Election date
April 1, 2025
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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
Nonpartisan

Election type

  • Partisan 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 resident of the township. A person is not eligible to hold any office if that person, at the time required for taking the oath of office, has been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony.

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of Partisan Candidates: 0.5% of the qualified electors of his or her party who cast votes at the last preceding general election within the county (or any sub-county political district). Independent Candidates: Not less than 5%, nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons, who voted at the next preceding regular election in such district or political subdivision
    Filing period
    November 11, 2024 - November 18, 2024
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
    Where to file
    201 E Main, PO Box 107, Carlinville, IL 62626
    Filing phone
    217-854-3214
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