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Section 5.01. - Election of Mayor and City Council Members.#
The regular City election shall be held annually on the uniform election date in May, or at such other times as may be specified by state law. All elections shall be held as required by law.
At the regular election held in odd numbered years a Mayor shall be elected, and three (3) City Council Members shall be elected to serve in the City Council positions for which the term of office expires in that year. At the regular election in even numbered years, three (3) City Council Members shall be elected to serve in the three (3) City Council positions for which the term of office expires in that year. The term of each office shall be two (2) years and the office holders shall serve until their successors are elected and take office.
Each qualified voter of the City may vote for one (1) Mayoral candidate and three (3) City Council candidates in odd numbered years, and for three (3) City Council candidates in even numbered years. The candidate for Mayor that receives the highest number of votes cast shall be elected, and in each election the three (3) candidates for City Council Members that individually receive the highest number of votes shall be elected.
Section 5.02. - Filing for Office.#
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Applications. Any person having the qualifications set forth under Section 3.02 of this Charter shall have the right to file an application to have their name placed on the official ballot as a candidate for any elective office.
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Any such application shall be in writing, signed by such candidate, and filed with the City Secretary in accordance with the Texas Election Code and this Charter.
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An application filed in accordance herewith shall entitle such applicant to a place on the official ballot.
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Place or Position. A candidate of City Council shall specify the place number or position the candidate is seeking.
Section 5.03. - Taking of Office.#
Each newly elected person to the City Council shall be inducted into office at the City Council meeting canvassing the votes.