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Candidate Information
The City of Highland Village appreciates your consideration and interest to run for an elected official position. On May 14, 2011, the citizens of Highland Village will be electing persons to Places 3, 5, and 7 for a two (2) year term of office.
The City Charter, Sec. 8.02, outlines the eligibility to file for office and an excerpt of this section is provided below for you.
Section 8.02. Filing for Office
“A. Eligibility to File. Each candidate for any elective City office shall meet the following qualifications:
1. shall be a qualified and effectively registered voter of the City;
2. shall have resided within the corporate limits of the City, including the annexed territory, for the twelve consecutive months prior to the filing deadline;
3. shall meet the requirements of sponsorship required in Section 8.02B(petition);
4. shall not file for more than one office or position number per election;
5. shall resign from the office and the position declared vacant if an incumbent and seeking another office or position number;
6. shall not continue as a City employee after becoming a candidate for an elective office.”
The City Secretary’s Office will accept applications for the above-mentioned places beginning Monday, February 14, 2011 through Monday, March 16, 2011. The City Secretary’s Office will receive applications during the business week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Forms
The Texas Election Law is very specific in many areas and the linked material below contains information and forms for the General Election. The information includes the following:
| Application to Place Name on General Election Ballot |
Petition for a Place on the City General Election Ballot - Candidates shall have a minimum of 25 qualified voters sign their petition. |
Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (CTA) The CTA form is to be filed with the City Secretary. In accordance with Texas Law, you must designate a Campaign Treasurer before any funds can be expended and before candidate accepts campaign contributions. You may name yourself as treasurer. |
Code of Fair Campaign Practices and Chapter 258, Election Code, Fair Campaign Practices Act from the Texas Ethics Commission. Your subscription to this Code is voluntary and if you elect to subscribe, the form should be filed with the City Secretary. |
Once application is filed with the City Secretary, the following forms may be utilized during the campaign.
Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (C/OH) These forms are to be filed with the City Secretary on dates specified on the form. There is a modified reporting statement for those candidates not planning to spend more than $500.00. Candidates are encouraged to pay close attention to their expense forms. Per Texas Law, these forms are considered public record. The Texas Ethics Commission is responsible for interpreting Campaign Finance Law (Title 15). You may direct questions about campaign finance law to the Ethics Commission at 512-463-5800 or 800-325-8506. Information may also be accessed at the Ethics Commission website at www.ethics.state.tx.us. |
Candidate/Officeholder Report of Unexpended Contributions (C/OH-UC) |
| Correction Affidavit for Candidate/Officeholder (COR-C/OH) (Form COR-C/OH) |
| Amendment to Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (ACTA) (Form ACTA) Instruction Guide |
C/OH Report: Designation of Final Report This form is to be filed at the end of the election or when you are no longer receiving or spending political contributions. The final report form is included with (Form C/OH) and is designated as form C/OH-FR. Please refer to Instruction Guide, which explains how to complete this form. |
Title 15 of the Texas Election Code by the Texas Ethics Commission. This information pertains to the filing requirements of campaign expenditure reports. Title 15 also contains regulations on political advertising. |
| Texas Ethics Commission Publications Campaign Finance Filing Guide for Candidates and Officeholders Political Advertising - What You Need to Know |
Poll watcher certificate and Section 33.001-33.061, Texas Election Code This certificate is required if you wish to use a poll watcher. |
| Affinity and Consanguinity charts as they relate to Conflict of Interest. |
In addition to requirements by state law, the Highland Village City Charter (Section 8.02D) requires candidates to file a public disclosure wih the City Secretary. This provision requires candidates to file a financial disclosure statement with the City Secretary twenty-one (21) days prior to the day of election. The last day to file the disclosure statement is February 23, 2011.
The above forms are filed with the City Secretary, and as such, the City Secretary serves only as the custodian of the records for the benefit and convenience of the public. The City Secretary does not have any duty to determine the sufficiency or timeliness of the statements and does not have the authority to refuse to accept a statement for filing on either of these grounds. If you have questions or concerns regarding campaign reporting please contact the Texas Ethics Commission at 1.800.325.8506.
Election Signs
Highland Village Code of Ordinances, Appendix A – Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 33–Sign Regulations and Chapter 39–Definition of Signs.
Information from Texas Department of Transportation regarding placement of campaign signs
I hope the information provided will be helpful to you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Deputy City Secretary Diane Callahan or me at 972.899.5132. Below is a listing of important dates for the upcoming election.
Sincerely,
Alicia Richardson