7.20.030 Declaration of candidacy.
A. At least 75 days before each regular election, the clerk shall publish a notice of offices to be filled at the election and the procedure for filing a declaration of candidacy.
B. Packets containing declarations of candidacy shall be available from the clerk’s office no later than the day the filing period opens. Declarations of candidacy shall be submitted in original form and may be submitted electronically; provided, that the original is received by the clerk before the close of the filing period.
C. A declaration of candidacy shall be in a form provided by the clerk and shall state the following:
1. The full name of the candidate, and the manner in which the candidate wishes the candidate’s name to appear on the ballot;
2. The full residence and mailing addresses of the candidate;
3. The office for which the candidate declares;
4. That the candidate is qualified for the office as provided by law;
5. The date and notarized statement of the candidate. If a notary public is not available, a postmaster may attest the statement instead of a notary;
6. The candidate shall certify information contained in the declaration of candidacy is true and accurate;
7. Any other information that the clerk reasonably requires to determine whether the candidate is qualified for the office as provided by law; and
8. The declaration of candidacy must be signed by 10 qualified voters of the borough.
D. Filing for elective offices shall be made by filing a declaration of candidacy with the clerk from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during weekdays from August 1st through August 15th. Should August 15th fall on a Saturday or Sunday, candidates shall have until 3 p.m. on the first Monday following to file their declaration.
E. Declarations of candidacy may be filed with the clerk by electronic transmission and the original signed and notarized statement must be delivered to the clerk by the close of the filing period. If the original is not received by the clerk at the close of the filing period, the candidate’s name shall not appear on the ballot.
F. Within four business days after filing a declaration of candidacy, the clerk shall notify the candidate as to whether it is in proper form. If not, the clerk shall immediately return the declaration of candidacy to the candidate with a statement certifying how the nominating petition is deficient. [Ord. FY2023-05 §2, 2022; Ord. FY2012-16 §3, 2012; Ord. FY2009-19 §2, 2009; Ord. 88-05-O §2, 1988; Ord. 86-22-O §2, 1986].