Filing of statement of candidacy for office of mayor or councilman; qualifications.

Any person desiring to become a candidate at any election for the office of mayor or councilman may become such candidate by filing a statement of candidacy as required and authorized by the general municipal election laws. The candidate shall state the office to which he seeks election and shall have the qualifications prescribed by the general municipal election laws.

(Acts 1982, No. 82-517, p. 851, §13.)