Detroit City Clerk

Description

The City Clerk is the official custodian of records and is responsible for managing the legislative history of the City and maintaining and preserving official City documents. The City Clerk serves as the cities Election Official and administers all municipal elections and performs oaths of office for elected and appointed officials.

Application Guidelines

To file for this position follow these three steps: 1) Contact the city or township clerk to confirm that your registered address qualifies you for the position you intend to run for, and that you meet other office specific qualifications. *Please note: runforoffice.org lists the next election as the potential primary election. Primary elections are scheduled, but only held at the discretion of the municipal clerk. Inquire with the clerk as to if the primary election will be held. 2) Complete the required candidacy paperwork including petition requirements, a filing fee, campaign finance forms and other office specific requirements. Next file these papers with the city/village/township clerk. 3) Submit the filing paperwork by the filing window deadline to the city or township clerk in order to appear on the primary ballot in August and/or on the general election ballot in November. Listed below is the phone number and address of the filing office. Combined, these serve as the point of contact for any questions.

Submit application to:
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226, US