No person shall be eligible to be appointed to or hold any other village office who: is not a citizen of the United States; is not at least eighteen years of age; except as many otherwise be provided by law, is not a village resident and, if eligibility to or holding of such office is subject to regulation under the civil service law or any other law, does not meet the requirements of such law or laws. The board of trustees of a village may provide, in lieu of any other residency requirement imposed by law, that any appointed village officer may reside within a county in which the village is wholly or partially situated
Eligibility requirements
Must be a citizen of the United States of America, at least eighteen years of age, and a resident of the village.
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FAQ
How often is City Legislature elected?
The position of City Legislature 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 Palmyra?
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement: For candidates running for party nomination: 5% of enrolled voters of the party in the village; for independent candidates: 75
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
7376 NY-31 #1200, Lyons, NY 14489.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 315-946-7400.
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Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Legislature includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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