About Town Council
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $89 per month
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A resident and qualified elector of the city (and who resides within the relevant political subdistrict they seek to represent).
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee of 15. If candidate is unable to pay filing fee; they must submit a petition containing signatures totalling 5% of the vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election.
- Filing period
- June 10, 2027 - August 9, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office
- Where to file
- PO Box 908, Hardin, MT 59034
- Filing phone
- 406-665-9704
- Step 3
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