President of Ascension Parish

Description

The President is elected at large for a four year term. The mayor is the chief executive officer of the parish. The president has the power to appoint officers, may serve as head of departments, must sumbit monthly financial and budget reports, and must monitor all special boards, commissions, and agencies.The base salary for this position is $55,000/year.

Application Guidelines

1) Contact the appropriate county clerk, city clerk or school board secretary (depending upon the office you are running for) to verify that your address qualifies for the position, and to see if there are any other requirements that might prevent you from running (residency within the district for a certain period of time is frequently a requirement). 2) Obtain the appropriate filing papers from the city elections office, usually found with the City Clerk, however in some cities the position may not exist, so in these instances the person to contact would be the City Secretary or someone in the city administration. If there is any difficulty finding someone to speak with at the city, contact the Louisiana Secretary of State Elections Operations office at 225.922.2486 to see if they can give you a point of contact for elections administration within the city. 3) Submit the candidacy papers starting the first Tuesday in August and ending the immediate Thursday following the first Tuesday in August prior to the election date (found on our website, or from the city elections office). Prior to submitting your candidacy papers, you should arrange an appointment with the City Clerk to go over the required paperwork. City Clerks and Secretaries understand that first time/beginning candidates may need assistance and are available to assist with any questions.

Submit application to:
Ascension Parish Clerk of Court, 815 E. Worthey St., Gonzales, LA, 70737, US