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City Legislature in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
- Election date
- November 2, 2021
- Filing deadline
- August 9, 2021 - August 23, 2021
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City Legislature
About this position
The City Council enacts rules, ordinances, and resolutions relating to all of the city’s affairs and government, including police, public health, public works such as water and sewer, and many more. There are five council districts in Portland and three at-large council positions. The council adopts an annual budget for both municipal and school operations and provides for an annual audit. The council appoints the city manager, corporation counsel, and city clerk.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 3 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a resident of the city for a period of at least 3 months prior to the date on or before which nomination papers are to be filed.
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 35 signatures.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
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