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County Clerk
About this position
The County Clerk is an elected official who is responsible for keeping accurate records of the orders and proceedings of the County Commission. In addition, the County Clerk is responsible for inspecting and reviewing all voter precinct boundaries within the County and conducting elections. Other administrative responsibilities of the Clerk include maintaining payroll files, issuing liquor licenses, and administering the Records Management budget. In 3rd class counties, they are also the budget officer of the county.
Position Details
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be U.S. citizen, at least 21 years of age, and resident of the state and county for at least 1 year next preceding election. Candidate must be a registered voter in county at time of election. Candidate must not be delinquent in payment of any taxes. Candidate must not have pled guilty or been found guilty of a federal felony or misdemeanor or a state felony.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee: $50. Petition signature requirement: 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the last election for candidates for the office being sought or equal to 10,000 voters, whichever is less. .
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
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Filing Phone
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