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Run for City Legislature Chair//President of Council in Cordova

Election Date: Apr 1, 2025
Filing Deadline: Dec 16, 2024

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Election Details

Office level: village
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: N/A
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: N/A
Filing period: Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 16, 2024
Positions:
Cordova Village President

Job description

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.

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.

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FAQ

How often is City Legislature Chair//President of Council elected?

The position of City Legislature Chair//President of Council is typically elected every 4 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 Cordova?

Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of Partisan Candidates: 0.5% of the qualified electors of his or her party who cast votes at the last preceding general election within the county (or any sub-county political district). Independent Candidates: Not less than 5%, nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons, who voted at the next preceding regular election in such district or political subdivision

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

Where is the filing office?

1504 Third Ave, Rock Island IL, 61201.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 309-558-3571.

How do I get started running for City Legislature Chair//President of Council?

You can start running for City Legislature Chair//President of Council by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for City Legislature Chair//President of Council includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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