AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN VIEW RELATING TO THE FILING DEADLINE FOR TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES.

Ocean View council candidates must file earlier

Ocean View Town Council candidates must file at least 45 days before the election, instead of 30 days. They must submit a Certification of Intent to the Board of Elections and pay the unchanged $50 filing fee. The mayoral filing deadline remains at least 45 days before the election. The Town Manager must post a clear candidate notice at least 20 days before the nomination date. The certification must include the office sought, the candidate’s name and signature, and the district where the candidate lives. No person can file for more than one elective office or hold multiple elective public offices at once. Candidates must also meet any additional filing rules set by Town Council ordinance.