§ 58. Term and qualifications of mayor.  


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  • The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the city, elected for a term of four years. The mayor shall be an elector of the city and shall, at all times during the term of office, maintain residence in the city of Columbus. The mayor shall not hold any other public office or employment, except that of notary public, or member of the state militia or any reserve unit of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. If the mayor shall cease to possess any of the qualifications herein required, the mayor shall forthwith forfeit the office and the vacancy shall be filled as provided for herein.

(Amended 11-5-85; 11-3-98; Ord. No. 1749-2014, 7-21-2014)