§ 2-25. Qualification fee for candidates.  


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  • (a)

    A qualification fee in the amount of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) is hereby established and imposed upon all candidates seeking election as council members of the city or as mayor of the city, except as hereinafter provided for.

    (b)

    Such qualification fee shall be paid to the city clerk and deposited to the general fund of the city at the time of obtaining qualification papers by such candidate.

    (c)

    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 such person is financially unable to pay the required fee established by this section.

    (d)

    This section is adopted pursuant to Section 11-46-2, Code of Alabama (1975, as amended) and shall be effective in all elections, both general and special, for the aforesaid offices.

(Ord. No. A-59, § 1, 5-17-88)