The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Each candidate for membership and each member of the City Council shall be and remain: (A) A resident of the City of Colleyville and shall have been a resident for a period of not less than twelve (12) months immediately preceding their election or a resident of any territory not formerly within the corporate limits of the City but which is annexed under the provisions of the city charter for twelve (12) months preceding their election; (B) A qualified voter of the State of Texas and the City of Colleyville; (C) Not financially delinquent to the City. If any member of the City Council fails to maintain the foregoing qualifications, or shall fail to maintain the seventy-five percent (75%) attendance record for all regularly scheduled meetings, as specified in Section 3.09 hereof, during each elected year, or shall be convicted of a felony or offense involving moral turpitude, the City Council shall declare a vacancy in the office of that member of the City Council at its next regular meeting and shall fill the vacancy as set forth in the city charter.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee or signature requirement.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.