Conshohocken Borough Councilmember, Seat 4

Employer / Organization

Borough of West Conshohocken

Next Election

Nov 05, 2019

Filing Window

Feb 19, 2019 - Aug 01, 2019

Description

The Council oversees general governance of the Borough and is vested with the execution of legislative, executive, and adminsitrative powers to ensure sound fiscal management, and to secure the health and safety of the citizens of the Borough. The Council has the duty to enact, revise, repeal and amend ordinances, bylaws, rules, and regulations, through motion, ordinance, or resolution. These powers are exercised by a vote of the majority of council eligible to vote in a meeting.

Application Guidelines
To file for this position follow these three simple steps: 1) Contact the governing authority of the office being sought within your official residence to verify that you qualify 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 Montgomery County Election Board office when they become available there in late January. You can contact the County Board of Elections office at 610-278-3280. 3) Submit the candidacy papers within the 13-10 week filing window prior to the Primary Election if you are filing as a Democrat or Republican and within the 10th week before the Primary to August 1 before the General Election if you are filing as an Independent. Prior to submitting your candidacy papers, you should arrange an appointment with the governing authority of the office being sought to go over the required paperwork. These authorities understand that first time/beginning candidates may need assistance and are available to assist with any questions.

Submit application to:
West Conshohocken Borough Hall, 112 Ford St, West Conshohocken, PA, 19428, US