About Town City Council
About this position
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $2,400/year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town City Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Minimum of 18 years of age, be a resident of the municipality and not be under conviction of a felony or other disqualification.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee = $24; petition signature requirement of 0 signatures.
- Filing period
- January 13, 2025 - January 25, 2025
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 101 E Washington St, Charles Town, WV 25414
- Filing phone
- 304-725-2311
- Step 3
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