§ 38-5. Qualifying fee.

(a)

A qualification fee in the amount of $50.00 is fixed and imposed upon all candidates seeking election as mayor of the city, except as provided in this section.

(b)

A qualification fee in the amount of $50.00 is fixed and imposed upon all candidates seeking election as councilmember of the city, except as provided in this section.

(c)

Such qualification fee shall be paid to the city clerk and deposited to the general fund of the city at or prior to the time of taking out qualification papers by any such candidates.

(d)

Any person desiring to qualify who is not financially able to pay the required fee may qualify, provided such prospective candidate furnishes the clerk with an affidavit stating that he is financially unable to pay the required fee fixed by this section.

(Ord. No. 1992-8, §§ 1—4, 6-1-92; Ord. No. 1996-9, §§ 1—4, 6-21-96)

State law reference

Authority to set qualifying fee, Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-46-2.