§ 22-2. Filing of candidacy; oath; filing fee.

(a)

A candidate for city office shall announce their candidacy by filing with the city clerk the notice of candidacy form, the petition of candidacy supported by the signatures of ten registered voters and qualified electors of the city, all candidate qualification documents which are required to be filed with the city by the laws of the state and the filing fee as provided in Appendix A to this Code which shall be paid into the general fund of the city and used to help defray the expenses of such election.

(b)

The petition of candidacy must bear the following typed statement on the top of each signature page: "I SUPPORT THE APPEARANCE OF (name of Candidate) ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF (City Commission Seat No. ____________ /Mayor)." Each signature page shall also bear the name, address, and phone number of the person responsible for distribution of the petition and contain an affirmation by that person that the individual witnessed the signatures contained on that page. Each signature should bear the legibly printed name, address, and precinct number of each signatory.

(c)

The completed petition shall be submitted to the city clerk prior to the deadline for qualification, as established by the laws of the state.

(Code 1979, § 2-20; Ord. No. 2002-0824, § 2, 10-22-2002)