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City Legislature in Dalton City, Madison County, Illinois
- Election date
- April 6, 2027
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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City Legislature
About this position
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.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Qualified elector/registered voter. A person is not eligible to take the oath of office for a muncicpal 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. One-year residency in the municipality preceding the Consolidated Election.
Filing Requirements
No Filing Fee. Signature Requirement: Established party candidates: At least .5% (.005) of the qualified primary electors of his/her party in the district, but not less than 25. 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 last regular election in the district.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
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