About City Executive
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 4 years
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Run-off election
How to run for City Executive
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
A candidate shall be a qualified elector and resident of the City-County for at least one year prior to filing a nominating petition.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee set by city each election year
- Filing period
- June 15, 2028 - August 14, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk and Recorder's office.
- Where to file
- 155 W. Granite Street, Room 208, Butte, MT 59701
- Filing phone
- 406-497-6335
- Step 3
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