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.
Candidates must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, must have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election, must be 21 years of age or more upon assuming office, and must have maintained residence in their district for at least 30 days before the general election. Information about other qualifications is available from the city clerk.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee of $3. Petition signatures in lieu of filing fee is 5% percent of the total number of votes cast in the municipality, ward, or other election district at the preceding general election at which that office was on the ballot, but not more than 500 signatures