City of Bell Gardens Councilmember, Seat 5

Employer / Organization

City of Bell Gardens

Next Election

Nov 08, 2022

Filing Window

Jul 18, 2022 - Aug 12, 2022

Description

The Mayor and City Council are responsible to the residents of Bell Gardens for policy creation, the enactment of local laws, and the design and implementation of programs and services to meet identified needs. To accomplish this, The city council adopts an annual budget, approves or disapproves all ordinances and resolutions, and authorizes funding to ensure adequate support for all City operations. The Mayor has all the powers and duties of a City Council Member with a vote but no veto power. The Mayor presides at all City Council meetings and is the official representative of Bell Gardens. The Mayor's signature must be affixed to all warrants, contracts and conveyances entered into by the City along with Ordinances and Resolutions. The mayor is selected from among the Council Members in November of each year.

Application Guidelines
To file for this position follow these three steps. 1) Contact the City Clerk or City Secretary to verify that your address qualifies for the position and that you meet any other requirements (like living in the district for a certain period of time). 2) Arrange to obtain the filing documents from the clerk/secretary's office. It is understood that first time or beginning candidates may need someone to review the paperwork with them, so it is useful to stop by the office in person during normal business hours, or arrange a time that you can speak with someone while picking up the filing papers. 3) Submit the filing papers and any other necessary documents to the city clerk/secretary during the required timeframe. The filing window for this position is 113-88 days prior to the election. Candidacy filing papers can be acquired at and are submitted to the Bell Gardens City Clerk's office, which can be reached by phone at (562) 806-7706

Submit application to:
Bell Gardens City Hall, 7100 Garfield Ave, Bell Gardens, CA, 90201, US