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County Legislature-Executive Board in New Castle County, Delaware
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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County Legislature-Executive Board
About this position
The County Council is the legislative arm of New Castle County government. The council body includes 13 council members elected from each of 12 districts and the council president, who is elected at-large. The County Council studies issues that affect the operation of the government and the citizens it represents. Council writes and passes laws and resolutions that improve the operation and protect the health and welfare of the citizens of New Castle County. Council members serve staggered four-year terms.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$30,000.00 per year as adjusted beginning July 1, 2000 pursuant to Subsection E. Subsection E: The salary of the position of President of New Castle County Council and of council members shall be adjusted beginning with the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2000, in an amount equal to the percentage increase, if any, in the cost of living for the New Castle County SMSA for the previous twelve (12) month period as published by the United States Department of Labor.
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Elected officials of the County Council shall be citizens of the United States and qualified electors of the County. They shall be residents of the district from which they are elected or, in the event of redistricting, of the district as adjusted for at least 1 year prior to their election. Such officials must not be less than 24 years old when elected to office. The County Council shall be the judge of the qualifications of its members. 9 Del. C. SS1142
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is set by the party county committee (party candidates). Petition signature requirements: 1% of registered voters of the jurisdiction (independant candidates)
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Department of Elections' office.
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