Los Altos City Council, Seat 4

Description

The Los Altos City Council is comprised of five members, three of whom are referred to as Councilmembers, with the other two members also serving as the council-elected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The Council is charged with governing the City of Los Altos, with presiding authority over policy, legislation, tax levees, award contracts, and office appointments such as City Manager and City Attorney. They are also tasked with setting the fiscal budget and enacting municipal ordinances to protect the health and safety of all those who work/live/visit the city. Adoption of the two-year Financial Plan by Council allocates the City's financial and human resources to support its goals and objectives for the two-year cycle. The City's Municipal Code and General Plan are also adopted and amended by Council action. The Councilmembers are elected at large and serve staggered four-year terms. The salary of this position is estimated at $300 per month.

Application Guidelines

To file for this position follow these three simple steps: 1) Contact the city clerk's office of 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 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 Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office at (408) 299-8683 to see if they can give you a point of contact for elections administration within the city. 3) Submit the candidacy papers within the 113-88 day filing window prior to the election. 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:
Los Altos City Clerk's Office , 1 North San Antonio Road, Los Altos , California , 94022 , US