(a) Eligibility. In conformance with Article III, Section 3.02 (A) of the Charter of the City, no person shall be eligible to be elected Mayor unless he or she has been a resident and qualified elector of the City for at least one (1) continuous year immediately prior to his or her filing for office. The Mayor shall continue to be a resident and qualified elector of the City during his or her term of office. The Mayor shall not hold any other elected public office or employment with the City. For the purpose of this Section, "employment with the City" shall mean, employed by the City of Napoleon and being compensated from this municipal corporation's treasury; and, "elected public office" shall mean, "Elected public office of this Municipality".
(b) Forfeiture of Office. In conformance with Article III, Section 3.02 (B) of the Charter of the City, if the Mayor ceases to possess, or violates, any of the qualifications set forth in this Section, he or she shall forfeit his or her office. The failure of the Mayor to maintain these qualifications shall not render void or ineffective any instrument executed, any ceremony performed, or any other action taken by him or her during the time he or she was not so qualified.
(Ord. 37-01. Passed 5-7-01.)