The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
No person may be popularly elected to and serve in any office in the State unless he is registered to vote in the geographical area represented by the office (S.C. Constitution, Article VI, Section 1). A person convicted of a felony or an offense against the election laws is not qualified to file for or hold office, unless it has been fifteen years since the completion of the sentence for the crime, including probation and parole time, or unless the person has been pardoned (S.C. Constitution, Article VI, Section 1).
Filing Requirements
Filing Fee is 1% of the total salary for the term of that office or $100.00, whichever amount is greater. Voter Signature Requirement is 5% of the registered voters of the district.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.