NOTE: The Fair Campaign Practices Act requires all candidates for local office who receive contributions or make expenditures of $1,000 or more to report his or her contributions or expenditures.

All candidates must also file with the PROBATE JUDGE a list of from two to five persons who will serve as their campaign committee. Candidates may serve as their own committee, but must still file a form to this effect with the PROBATE JUDGE. THIS FORM MUST BE FILED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF QUALIFYING TO RUN FOR OFFICE. THIS FORM MUST BE FILED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CANDIDATE HAS REACHED THE $1,000 THRESHOLD UNDER THE FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT. Forms are available from the probate judge, Secretary of State or the municipal clerk. §17-22A-4 [§17-5-4].

ALSO, the Ethics Law requires candidates to file a statement of economic interests with the MUNICIPAL CLERK. THIS STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ALONG WITH THE QUALIFYING FORM. A candidate for municipal office may request a five day extension to file the statement of economic interests. The request must be made through the MUNICIPAL CLERK. The statement of economic interests must be filed with the MUNICIPAL CLERK within the five day extension. THE CLERK IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE FROM THE BALLOT THE NAME OF ANY CANDIDATE WHO FAILS TO FILE THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS BY THE DEADLINE. Incumbents do not have to file the statement of economic interests as they are required to submit an annual report which is on file with the ETHICS COMMISSION. §36-25-15.

First day candidates for municipal elections can begin to raise money. §17-22A-7(b) (2) [§17-5-7(b) (2)]. Under general law, there is no limitation on the amount an individual may contribute to the campaign of a person running for municipal office. However, a corporation is limited to giving $500 per candidate per election. §§10-2A-70.1 and 10-2A-70.2.

Last day for the council to change the salaries for officials who will be elected in August. §11-33-2 and 11-43-63.

Last day for the council to change its districts lines. §11-46-23. Last day for the council to change the location of designated voting places or add an additional voting place.

Last day a person can become a resident of the municipality and district and still be a candidate for election. Candidates must reside in the municipality and the district for a period of 90 days before the election. §11-46-25(g); §11-43-63.

Mayor gives notice of the election on the first Tuesday in July. §11-46-22(a).

Candidates may begin qualifying once notice is published. Qualifying forms are available from the municipal clerk. §11-46-22(a).

First day to file the 45 - 50 day pre-election campaign disclosure form with the PROBATE JUDGE. Forms are available from the probate judge, the Secretary of State, or the municipal clerk. If the candidate has not raised or spent at least $1,000, no disclosure report is due. §17-22A-8(a) (1) [§17-5-8(a) (1)].

Last day to file the 45 - 50 day pre-election campaign disclosure form with the PROBATE JUDGE. Forms are available from the probate judge, the Secretary of State, or the municipal clerk. If the candidate has not raised or spent at least $1,000, no disclosure report is due. §17-22A-8(a) (1) [§17-5-8(a) (1)].

Last day to qualify to run for municipal office. The qualifying form must be filed by 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time, with the MUNICIPAL CLERK. Forms are available from the clerk. §11-46-25(g).

Last possible day for candidates to file with the PROBATE JUDGE a statement showing the names of their campaign committee. §17-22A-4 [§17-5-4].

Last day for the clerk to forward statements of economic interests filed by candidates to the Ethics Commission. §36-25-15.

Last day to register to vote for the Municipal Election on August 25.

First day to file the 5 - 10 day pre-election campaign disclosure form with the PROBATE JUDGE. Forms are available from the probate judge, the Secretary of State, or the municipal clerk. §17-22A-8(a)(1) [§17-5-8(a)(1)].

Last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot. §17-10-3(a) [§17-11-3(a)].

Last day to file the 5 - 10 day pre-election campaign disclosure form with the PROBATE JUDGE. §17-22A 8(a)(1) [§17-5-8(a)(1)].

Last day for an absentee voter who is required to provide identification but failed to include it with the ballot to submit this identification by 5:00 p.m. to prevent the ballot from becoming a provisional ballot. §17-10A-2(c)(1)(a). [17-10-2(c)(1)(a)].

Last day for a voter to apply for an emergency absentee ballot if he or she is required by his or her employer to be out of the country on election day. §17-10-12 (c) [17-11-3(d)].

§11-46-2. Candidates may appoint a poll watcher to observe voting procedures in the polling place. The appointment must be made in writing, signed by the candidate, and filed with the election officials at the polling place. §11-46-35

The council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon. §11-46-46 and 11-46-55. If a candidate receives a majority of the votes cast for the office, the council issues a certification of election. If no candidate receives a majority, the council shall order a run-off election to be held.

First day to file the 5-10 day pre-election campaign disclosure report with the PROBATE JUDGE for the run-off election. Forms are available from the probate judge, Secretary of State and the municipal clerk. §17-22A-8(a)(1) [§17-22A-8(a)(1)].

Last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot for the run-off election. §17-10-3(a) [§17-11-3(a)].

Last day to file the 5-10 day pre-election campaign disclosure report with the PROBATE JUDGE. §17-22A-8(a)(1) [§17-5-8(a)(1)].

Run-off Election Day Candidates may appoint a poll watcher to observe voting procedures in the polling place. The appointment must be made in writing, signed by the candidate, and filed with the election officials at the polling place. §11-46-35.

Newly elected municipal officials take office on the first Monday in November following the election. §11-46-21(c). Council meets for its organizational session. §11-43-44.

Last day for candidates who were not involved in the run-off election to raise money to pay off their campaign debts. §17-22A-7(b)(3) [§17-5-7].

Last day for candidates who were involved in the run-off election to raise money to pay off their campaign debts. §17-22A-7(b)(3) [§17-5-7].