| July 6 |
On the first Tuesday in July (or the first business day thereafter), the Mayor gives notice of the election. §11-46-22(a).
Candidates may begin qualifying once the notice is published. Qualifying forms are available from the City Clerk. |
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| July 20 |
The third Tuesday in July is the last day candidates may qualify for municipal office. The statement of candidacy and the $50 qualification fee must be filed with the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. Forms are available from the City Clerk. §11-46-25(g). |
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| August 13 |
Last day for a resident to register as a qualified elector for the August 24, 2010 general municipal election. §17-3-50(a). Contact the Jefferson County Board of Registrars at 325-5550 for voter registration information. |
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| August 19 |
Last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot. §17-11-4. |
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| August 23 |
Last day for a voter to apply for an emergency absentee ballot if they are required by their employer to be out of the county on election day. §17-11-3(d).
Absentee ballots must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election. §17-11-18. |
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| August 24 |
Municipal elections are held on the fourth Tuesday in August. §11-46-21(a).
Absentee ballots mailed to the City must be received by the City Clerk by 12:00 noon in order to be counted. Beginning at 12:00 noon, absentee ballots shall be examined and placed, unopened in a sealed ballot box. Absentee ballots shall be counted upon the closing of the polls. §17-11-10(b). |
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| August 31 |
The City Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon. §11-46-55(a). If a candidate receives a majority of the votes cast for the office, the Council issues a certificate of election. Otherwise, a run-off election shall be held. §11-46-46 and 55. Anyone with standing to contest the election may request a recount within forty-eight (48) hours of the official canvass of the election results. |
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| September 6 |
Last day a candidate may contest the results of the general election. Any such contest must commence within five (5) days after the result of the election is declared. §11-46-69(b). |
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| September 30 |
Last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot. §17-11-4. |
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| October 4 |
Last day for a voter to apply for an emergency absentee ballot. §17-11-3(d).
Absentee ballots must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election. |
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| October 5 |
The run-off election, if required, shall be conducted on the sixth Tuesday following the general election. §17-46-55(d).
Absentee ballots mailed to the City must be received by the City Clerk by 12:00 noon in order to be counted. Beginning at 12:00 noon, absentee ballots shall be examined and placed, unopened in a sealed ballot box. Absentee ballots shall be counted upon the closing of the polls. §17-10-10(b). |
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| October 12 |
The City Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon. §11-46-55(a). |
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| October 18 |
Last day a candidate may contest the results of the run-off election. §11-46-69(b). |
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| November 1 |
Newly elected officials must take office on the first Monday in November following the election. §11-46-21(c). The City Council meets for its organizational session. §11-43-44. |
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| December 22 |
Last day for candidates who were not involved in the run-off election to raise money to pay off their campaign debts. §17-5-7(b)(2). |
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February 2,
2011 |
Last day for candidates who were involved in the run-off election to raise money to pay off their campaign debts. §17-5-7(b)(2). |
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