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Election Date: Dec 5, 2026Filing Deadline: Jul 17, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
- Positions: Grand Coteau Town MayorGrand Coteau Town CouncilGrand Coteau Town Police Chief
Job description
The City Police Chief or Marshal is the chief law enforcement officer of the city and is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Police Department.
Eligibility requirements
The candidate shall be an elector of the municipality when elected. At the time of qualification, the candidate shall have been domiciled for at least the immediately preceding year in a city or town (6 months in a village) except that a person who resides outside of the corporate limits of the village of Maurice may be elected chief of police. There is also an exception in the town of Gueydan, allows for a person who resides outside the corporate limits of the town but inside the territorial limits of Ward 3 of Vermilion Parish. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the village of Napoleonville.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 118 South Court Street, Ste 207 Opelousas, LA 70570
Filing phone number: 337-942-5606
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Parish Court Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: The candidate can pay qualifying fee or file a nominating petition. If an agent files on a candidate's behalf, the agent shall also file an agent affidavit form attesting that the agent has the authorization and consent to file the notice of candidacy. The candidate can file in person or via mail at the parish office. Candidates may also have to disclose campaign finances with the Louisiana Board of Ethics. Most candidates will be considered "any other office," meaning not considered major or district, i.e., offices elected in a district having a population of 35,000 or less and not elected parish wide. Thus, most municipal candidates will not have to file unless they make expenditures in excess of $2,500, or receive contributions from a single source other than from the candidate's personal funds in excess of $200.
FAQ
How often is City Police Chief-Marshal elected?
The position of City Police Chief-Marshal 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 Grand Coteau City, LA?
The candidate can pay qualifying fee or file a nominating petition. If an agent files on a candidate's behalf, the agent shall also file an agent affidavit form attesting that the agent has the authorization and consent to file the notice of candidacy. The candidate can file in person or via mail at the parish office. Candidates may also have to disclose campaign finances with the Louisiana Board of Ethics. Most candidates will be considered "any other office," meaning not considered major or district, i.e., offices elected in a district having a population of 35,000 or less and not elected parish wide. Thus, most municipal candidates will not have to file unless they make expenditures in excess of $2,500, or receive contributions from a single source other than from the candidate's personal funds in excess of $200.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Parish Court Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
118 South Court Street, Ste 207 Opelousas, LA 70570.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 337-942-5606.
How do I get started running for City Police Chief-Marshal?
You can start running for City Police Chief-Marshal 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 Police Chief-Marshal does not include a primary or runoff election.
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