§ 3.03. Filing for office.  


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  • Any person qualified to serve under the provisions of Article II hereof may be a candidate for election to a position on the council. A candidate who desires to have his name appear on the ballot shall file an application with the city secretary within the time prescribed by law. Such application shall clearly designate the desired position on the council and shall contain a sworn statement by the candidate that he is fully qualified under the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas and the provisions of this Charter to hold the office he seeks. The names of all candidates who have filed for office shall be printed on the official ballot by position without party designations, in an order as provided by law.