Colorado local officials
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Local officials in Colorado are in charge of running the municipal governments for counties, cities, townships, villages and school districts.[1]
Elected positions
The following are elected positions for municipal governments according the Colorado Constitution.
| Position | Term length | Elected in |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | 4 years | November |
| City Council | 4 years (2 for some) | November or April |
| County Commissioner | 2 years | November or April |
| District Attorney | 4 years | November |
| Sheriff | 4 years | November |
| Clerk of Court and Recorder | 4 years | November |
| County surveyor | 4 years | November |
| Treasurer | 4 years | November |
| Assessor | 4 years | November |
| Coroner | 4 years | November |
| School board member | 4 years | November |
Appointed positions
The following are appointed positions for municipal governments according the Colorado Constitution.
| Position | Term / contract length | Appointed by | Who cannot serve |
|---|---|---|---|
| City manager | 4 years | Colorado boards of county commissioners | Consulting firms |
| Public trustee | 4 years | Board of county commissioners | Unregistered elector |
| County Attorney | 4 years | City council | Unregistered elector |
| Board of Trustees (usually 4 or 6) | 4 years | Affiliated association | Convicted felons |
| Public Health Director | 4 years | Board of county commissioners | Unregistered elector |
| Grants administrator | 4 years | Board of county commissioners | Unregistered elector |
| City clerk | 4 years | Board of county commissioners | Unregistered elector |
| Commissioner of Education | 4 years | Colorado State Board of Education | Unregistered elector |
| County Court Judge | unlimited | Governor |
External links
- Project Vote Smart, Colorado local officials
- Colorado State and Local Government (dead link)
- Colorado local government information website
Footnotes
