§ 38-34. Application to have name placed on ballot.

Any eligible and qualified person may have his name printed upon the official ballot as an independent candidate for the office of mayor or councilmember by filing his sworn application with the city secretary at least 45 days prior to the election day. The application shall state the specific office or place being sought by the applicant and that the applicant is eligible and qualified under the laws of the state to become a candidate for and hold the office being sought, if elected.

(Code 1982, § 10-22; Ord. No. 480, § 2, 2-9-1959; Ord. No. 542, § 2, 2-23-1961)

State law reference

Application for home-rule city office, V.T.C.A., Election Code § 143.005.

Charter reference

Official ballot, § 11.