ELECTION INFORMATION
The next Municipal Election will be held May 12, 2012
(La proxima eleccion municipal sera tenida el 12 de mayo de 2012)
NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT
(AVISO DE FECHA LIMITE PARA PRESENTAR SOLICITUDES PARA UN LUGAR EN LA BOLETA)
The City Secretary is the Chief Election Officer for the City of Athens and oversees the administration of City elections to ensure compliance with all City, State and Federal election laws and policies and to ensure that City elections are conducted in a fair and impartial manner.
Athens City Council elections are held on the second Saturday in May of each year. The election for Mayor and City Council Member, Place 1 is held on odd numbered years and the election for City Council Member, Place 2, Place 3 and Place 4 is held on even numbered years. All candidates for Athens City Council must meet the following requirements, as set forth in the Texas Election Code and City of Athens Charter:
City of Athens Charter (Section 3.02, Qualifications)