Election Dates and Times
Elected Offices
Qualifications Required for Election
Mayor*
City Council President*
City Council Member*
Board of Education Member**
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* City of Atlanta Code Section 114-2 provides the effect of candidacy on city employment and NPU/Board membership. Note that on September 8, 2009 the Atlanta City Council passed an amendment to this Code Section which broadens its scope. (Amending Ordinance #09-O-1311 also attached.)
Georgia Constitution Article II Voting and Elections Section II General Provisions Paragraph V. Vacancies Created by Elected Officials Qualifying for Other Office provides effect of qualifying for City of Atlanta elective office if you are an elected official in another jurisdiction.
** House Bill 251; enacted by the Georgia General Assembly; signed by Governor Perdue May 5, 2009; pre-cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice August 26, 2009, provides for nepotism restricitions and other matters.
Georgia Constitution Article II Voting and Elections Section II General Provisions Paragraph V. Vacancies Created by Elected Officials Qualifying for Other Office provides effect of qualifying for City of Atlanta elective office if you are an elected official in another jurisdiction.
Qualifications Required for Retention
Municipal Court Judge
Qualifying as a Candidate for Election
Qualifying Location, Dates and Times
Qualifying Fees
Qualifying as a Pauper
Eligibility as a Write-In Candidate
Filing as a Candidate for Retention
Retention of Judges
Roster of Candidates for Election/Judges for Retention
Rules and Regulations/Campaign Guidelines
Election Day Protocol
Signs
Campaign Contribution Disclosure Reports
Filing Due Dates
Filing Locations
Filing Procedures
State Financial Disclosure Statement
(Personal) Financial Disclosure Statements