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September 27, 2023
Run for City Planning and Zoning Board in Darien Town City, CT
Election Date: Nov 2, 2027Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Darien Town Meeting Representative - District 3Darien Town Meeting Representative - District 2Darien Town Meeting Representative - District 1Darien Town First SelectmanDarien Town Constable...
Job description
The Zoning Board shall have the power to hear and decide appeals relating to the enforcement of any zoning ordinance.
Eligibility requirements
(a) No person who is not at the same time an elector of the town shall be eligible either for the position of an elective official of the town specified in section 4 above, or for the position of a nonsalaried appointive official of the town defined in section 6 above. The office of any such official shall become vacant when any such official ceases to be an elector of the town. (b) No person may at the same time hold more than one of the offices defined in sections 4 and 6 hereof, except as expressly permitted in other sections of the Charter or the Code of Ordinances or as provided by state law or where any additional office is advisory as authorized by section 18 hereof.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 2 Renshaw Rd Darien, CT, 06820
Filing phone number: 203-656-7307
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Party Registrar's office.
Filing requirements: (1) at least five per cent of the electors whose names appear upon the last-completed enrollment list of such party in such municipality or in such political subdivision, or (2) such lesser number of such electors as such party by its rules prescribes, as the case may be.
FAQ
How often is City Planning and Zoning Board elected?
The position of City Planning and Zoning Board is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Darien Town City, CT?
(1) at least five per cent of the electors whose names appear upon the last-completed enrollment list of such party in such municipality or in such political subdivision, or (2) such lesser number of such electors as such party by its rules prescribes, as the case may be.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Party Registrar's office.
Where is the filing office?
2 Renshaw Rd Darien, CT, 06820.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 203-656-7307.
How do I get started running for City Planning and Zoning Board?
You can start running for City Planning and Zoning Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Planning and Zoning Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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