Citizens:
Filing for candidacy will begin very soon. This means citizens interested in being considered to serve on the Clayton Town Council may file to have their name on the November ballot. Below are answers to frequently asked questions about filing for candidacy:
When are candidates elected to serve on the Clayton Town Council?
Elections for the Clayton Town Council are held on the odd-numbered years.
Which seats may candidates apply for?Three councilmember positions will be considered for the 2009 election.
When may a citizen file for office? Since the first Friday in July is a holiday, filing for municipal office will begin at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2009, and will end 12 noon on Friday, July 17, 2009 (the third Friday in July) [NC GS 163-294.2(c)].
What must a citizen do to file for candidacy to serve on the Clayton Town Council?
The citizen will need to complete a Notice of Candidacy form at the Johnston County Board of Elections Office at 205 South Second Street, Smithfield, one block south of the Johnston County Courthouse.
What are the requirements for a citizen to file for a Council seat?
The requirements for filing for a Council seat are:
Resident of the Town of Clayton
21 years of age
Registered voter
Not convicted of a felony
Is there a fee for filing?There is a $5.00 filing fee for a Councilmember’s seat [NC GS 163-294.2(e)].
Do citizens need to declare a political party when filing? Citizens do not need to declare a political party as the Town of Clayton election is conducted on a nonpartisan basis.
How are election results determined? Election results are determined using the nonpartisan plurality method meaning the highest vote getter wins the seat [NC GS 163.292].
When does an elected candidate “officially” become a member of the Town Council?
An elected candidate “officially” becomes a member of the Clayton Town Council after taking the oath of office. After taking the oath of office, the elected candidate is then referred to as Councilman or Councilwoman.
When does a newly elected official take the oath of office?
The oath of office is administered at the organizational meeting, which is the first Town of Clayton Council meeting in December [NC GS 160A-68].
If you still have a question about filing for candidacy, please contact the Johnston County Board of Elections Office at 919-989-5095.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry L. Scoggins, MMC
Town Clerk
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