About Village Mayor
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
- Typical salary
- $400/month
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Village Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Councilmembers shall have their residence within the limits of, and shall be elected from, the ward for which election to such office is sought.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 101 North Halagueno, Carlsbad, NM 88221
- Filing phone
- 575-887-1191 ext. 7956
- Step 3
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