What are the qualifications and process to run for a seat on the City Council?

Any United States citizen may run for Yorba Linda City Council as long as he or she is registered to vote in Yorba Linda. Council Members are elected for terms of four years and are limited to three terms. Required forms include, but are not limited to, the following: Nomination Petition (which must be signed by at least 20, but not more than 30, valid registered Yorba Linda voters); Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement; and Campaign Finance Disclosure Statement. All necessary forms are available from the Yorba Linda City Clerk on the opening date of the nomination period (113 days prior to the municipal election). For more specific qualifications and filing deadlines, persons interested in becoming candidates should contact the Yorba Linda City Clerk's Department by calling (714) 961-7150 or by visiting City Hall during regular business hours.