The City Taxpayer Advocate is independent of the local IRS office and reports directly to the National Taxpayer Advocate. The Taxpayer Advocate serves as a local resource for taxpayers' needs, to inform taxpayers' of their rights and assist in settling disputes.
Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall be elected or appointed to a City office unless he shall be and continue be a resident elector of the City and, in the case of the Office of Alderman, unless he is at that time a resident elector of the ward from which he shall be elected. Every elected or appointed City officer shall possess the qualifications prescribed by the Public Officers Law, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. If a nonresident of the City is appointed to a City office, that appointment shall require a majority vote of the Common Council for approval.
Filing Requirements
500 signatures or 5% of the district's registered voters affiliated with the party whose nomination you are seeking (whichever is lesser)
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.