MunicipalElections2009

The candidate filing period begins Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Friday, February 6, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. The last day to change the manner of name on the ballot is Friday, February 6, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. The last day for candidate to withdraw their candidacy is Tuesday, February 10, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. A withdrawal of candidacy must be in writing and presented in person.

The Candidate Filing Packet will be available January 27, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. You may pick up a candidate packet at the City Clerk’s Office or download it from the City’s website. However, you are required to come in person to the City Clerk’s Office, during the Candidate Filing Period, to complete and sign all required forms.

Candidate Filing Packet - Mayor

Candidate Filing Packet - Council Member

Candidate Filing Packet - Municipal Court Judge

Candidate Filing Period: January 27, 2009 (8:00 a.m. )
	February 6, 2009 (5:00 p.m.)

Last day to change manner of name on ballot:	February 6, 2009 (5:00 p.m.)
Last day to withdraw candidacy (in writing):	February 10, 2009 (5:00 p.m.)

Last day for the City Clerk’s Office or Clark County Election Department to RECEIVE absentee ballot request:

Primary: March 31, 2009
General: May 26, 2009

If for any municipal election there are three or more candidates for the offices of Mayor or Municipal Judge, or for a particular Council seat, a primary election for any such office must be held on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in April preceding the general election. If one of the candidates for Mayor, Municipal Judge or a City Council seat receives a majority of the total votes cast for that office in the primary election, he shall be declared elected to office and his name must not appear on the ballot for the general election. Seats are non-partisan: Mayor shall be elected for a term of four (4) years; Council seat shall be elected for a term of four (4) years; Municipal Court Judge shall be elected for a term of six (6) years. Each Council Member shall be voted for and elected only by the registered voters of the ward that the Council Member will represent (Article II, Section 2.010, Subsection 5 of the Charter of the City of North Las Vegas). Candidates for all other elective offices must be voted upon by the registered voters of the City at large. (NLVMC 2.08.030, 2.08.060, NLVCC 2.010, 4.020)

Each candidate for Mayor must meet the following qualifications:

(A) Be a bona fide resident of the City for at least a continuous six (6) month period immediately preceding the election;
(B) Be a qualified elector within the City of North Las Vegas.

Each candidate for Council Member Wards 1 and 3, must meet the following qualifications:

(A) Be a qualified elector who has resided in the ward which he/she represents for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the last day for filing a declaration of candidacy.

Each candidate for Municipal Court Judge must meet the following qualifications:

(A) Be a bona fide resident of the City for at least a continuous six (6) month period immediately preceding the election;

(B) Be a qualified elector within the City of North Las Vegas.

(C) Be a duly licensed member, in good standing, of the State Bar of Nevada and devote full time to the duties of the office.

All candidates for elective office shall, at the time of filing, produce evidence in satisfaction of their qualifications for said elective office. Said qualifications are set out in the Charter of the City of North Las Vegas as amended, and Section 2.08.060 of the Municipal Code. The City Clerk’s Office may access water billing history to determine residency unless other proof is provided by the candidate. Candidates running for Municipal Court Judge must provide a copy of their State Bar License.

Each candidate shall be charged, and the City Clerk shall collect from each candidate at the time of filing a filing fee in the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) (Ord. 1472 § 3, 2000) and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the placement of political signs in North Las Vegas (NLVMC 17.24.115), which shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund of the City. Filing fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Credit card payments cannot be accepted.

Contribution and Expense Reporting Deadlines:

Period No. 1:	March 31, 2009
Period No. 2:	May 26, 2009
Period No. 2:	July 15, 2009

Information regarding campaign practices can be obtained from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office at (775) 687-3471

Information regarding Registered Voter Statistics, Polling Place Locations and the need for Additional Absentee Ballot Request Forms (Political Parties/Special Interest Groups) can be obtained from the Clark County Election Department at 455-VOTE or 455-8683.

Information regarding Candidate Expense/Contribution Reports, Voter Registration Applications and Absentee Ballot Request Forms can be obtained from the North Las Vegas City Clerk’s Office at 633-1030.

Questions regarding Political Sign requirements and Violations can be addressed to the City of North Las Vegas Code Enforcement Division at 633-1676.