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City Legislature Chair-President of Council in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- April 3, 2026 - August 31, 2026
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City Legislature Chair-President of Council
About this position
The Legislature Chair or President of Council is responsible for overseeing the sessions of the municipal legislature. The chair will monitor and evaluate pending legislative, regulatory and legal actions on an ongoing basis.
Position Details
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
A person shall be eligible to the office of city commissioner if he or she is a qualified voter of the city and a resident of the city for at least 9 months preceding the election. (NDCC SS 40- 13-01).
Filing Requirements
Candidates for city offices may file Petitions/Certificates of Nomination with the City Auditor. The number of signatures required is 10% of the electors of the city or 300, whichever is lower. Additionally, a Statement of Interest and Campaign Contribution Statement must be filed with the City Auditor. The Statement of Interest and Petition/Certificate of Nomination can be filed at the same time.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Auditor's office.
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