About Town Recorder
About this position
The City Clerk/Ward Officer serves as the official keeper of the municipal records. This joint position is also responsible for presenting the agenda and minutes for legislative and committee meetings.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Recorder
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must have resided in the town for at least 2 years prior to the election. Candidate must remain a resident of the town throughout term of office. Candidate must be a qualfied elector of the town.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing period
- March 10, 2027 - April 9, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Recorder''s office.
- Where to file
- 12404 MacCorkle Ave SE, Chesapeake, WV 25315
- Filing phone
- 304-949-1496
- Step 3
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