Coles County: East Oakland Township Highway Commissioner
Job description
The Parks and Recreation District board member is responsible for overseeing park and recreation operations within the district.
Eligibility requirements
Qualified elector/registered voter.// One-year residency in the municipality preceding the Consolidated Election. If a person is a resident of a municipality immediately prior to the active duty military service of that person or that person's spouse, resides anywhere outside of the municipality during that active duty military service, and immediately upon completion of that active duty military service is again a resident of the municipality, then the time during which the person resides outside the municipality during the active duty military service is deemed to be time during which the person is a resident of the municipality for purposes of determining the residency requirement.// A person is not eligible to take the oath of office for a municipal office if that person is, at the time required for taking the oath of office, in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the municipality or has been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 651 Jackson Ave, Rm 122 Charleston, IL 61920
Filing phone number: 217-348-0501
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 2% of the number of ballots cast at the last election for trustee or commissioner in the district, but in no case by less than 25.
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FAQ
How often is Parks and Recreation District Board elected?
The position of Parks and Recreation District Board is typically elected every 6 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in East Oakland township, IL?
Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 2% of the number of ballots cast at the last election for trustee or commissioner in the district, but in no case by less than 25.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
651 Jackson Ave, Rm 122 Charleston, IL 61920.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 217-348-0501.
How do I get started running for Parks and Recreation District Board?
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Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Parks and Recreation District Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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