§ 2-3. Qualification fees for candidates for mayor and city council; affidavit of inability to pay fee; adoption pursuant to state law.

(a)

A qualification fee in the amount of $50.00 is hereby fixed and imposed upon all candidates seeking election as mayor of the city, except as hereinafter provided for.

(b)

A qualification fee in the amount of $50.00 is hereby fixed and imposed upon all candidates seeking election as councilmember of the city, except as hereinafter provided for.

(c)

Such qualification fee shall be paid to the city clerk and deposited to the general fund of the city at or prior to the time of taking out qualification papers by any such candidates.

(d)

Any person desiring to qualify who is not financially able to pay the required fee may qualify provided such prospective candidate furnishes the clerk with an affidavit stating that he is financially unable to pay the required fee fixed by this section.

(e)

This section shall be effective in all elections, both general and special, for aforesaid offices.

(Code 1976, § 2-2; Ord. No. 358-A, 5-8-1972; Ord. No. 438-A, 4-28-1980; Ord. No. 465-A, 4-9-1984; Ord. No. 486-A, §§ 1—5, 5-25-1988; Ord. No. 02-2004, §§ 1—5, 6-28-2004; Ord. No. 02-2016, §§ 1—5, 6-13-2016)

State law reference

Authority of governing body of city to establish qualification fee for candidates for city office, Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-46-2.