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About Village Council President
About this position
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Village Council President
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidates must be a qualified elector in the village in which they are seeking election and must not be in debt to the village.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Signature requirement is based on district population size as set forth in Michigan code 168.544f, unless otherwise provided by municipal charter; Filing fee is 0 unless otherwise provided by municipal charter.
- Filing period
- January 2, 2026 - July 16, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the Township Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 119 East Nagonaba Street, Northport, MI 49670
- Filing phone
- 231-386-5138 ext. 1
- Step 3
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