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QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE Every candtcIate must SClte on the Affidavit of CandIdacy that the c:ancIldate Is an eligible voter, ME E T THE CAN DID ATE S will be at least 21 years of age when assuming office, and will have been a resident of the district for at least 30 days before the general eIecdon (Minnesota Statutes 2048.06). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBIUTY OF THE MAYOR As the head of the City, the Mayor speaks 0fficlaiiy for both the government and the communItf as a whole. In all statutOry and most charter cities, the Mayor Is the presiding officer and a regular member of the CIty Council and has all the powers and duties for the office of CoundImember In addition to those of Mayor. The Mayor usually serves as the Oty's representatlve before the Minnesota Le&islature. federal agencies and other local governments. The Mayor performs ceremonial eludes on behalf of the community and usually greets Important visitors, gives formal and Informal taIIcs, and takes part In public events. Because local civic groups frequently ask the Mayor to speak, the Mayor must be prepared to explain and defend City problems and programs. The Mayor Is to exert leadership in Oty aff&Irs. He or she must sign ordinances, contracts authorized by the Council, and written orders for payment of claims which have been audited and allowed by the Council In addition, the Mayor Is the City Weed Inspector, examining all lands, inc:IucIing high- ways, roads and alleys to detet ndne if the landowner has complied with the rules regarding the eradication of noxious weeds. Mayors of all cities have election duties. Only the Mayor can declare a local emqency. It Is the duty of the mayor, clerk and councilmembers to ensure that the CIty Is ProPerlY exercising Its functions, fulftlHng its duties under the law, and not exercising powers that it does not legally possess. Tim Swedberg First-tlme Mayorlal cand1date 11m Swedberg describes him- self as personable and happy-go-lucky with a "we're going to get the job done" attitude. A resident of CentenllIe for two years, he belIeVes that the II eatest asset of our community Is the small town atmOSphere, quality schools, sur- rounding lakes and paries. He believes that people like the access to the CitIes, however, en- joy coming home to peace and quiet. Swedberg has been em- ployed by the U.s. for- est Service for 25 years and Is currently a PublIc Information Officer for the U.s. Forest Service North Central Research Station. He was appointed by CentervilIe CIty Council as liaison to AnoIa. County Highway 14 Task Force; a Scout- master for Troop 232; as well as Involved with numerOus community, school and c:hurch ac:dvh:Ies while rlYing on the West Coast prior to moving back to Minnesota. Tim believes that Centerville's Downtown Revitalization Is essential and would like to IJ.eep the historic character while providing access to the lakes and paths. SWedberg states that he has a clear vision of the future. He believes In the Design Team Plan; supporting. our youth by developing City sponsored summer programs and camps; creating a Community Center for all lies; and protecting our environment. Tom Wilharber Accepting the role as CentervilIe's Mayor In the Spring of 1995, Mayor Tom Wdharber is hoping to serve another two year term. Retiring from the NattonaI Guard in Octo- ber2000,Wilharber states that he has much more free time to dedi- cate to the City of Cen- terviIIe. Living in Center- ville for 33 years, Wil- barber has seen the community 1J'OW signifi- cantly. He believes that certain types of deve1- opment are good and would like to continue to keep the community safe and dean. He be- lieves that it Is of great Importance to the c0m- munity to have an equal balance between commercial and Industrial development and would Uke to see a high qual'1ty, type of industry in the fu- ture, providing better paying jobs for area residents. The development must be a compUmentary blend for adjacent property and of course be environmentally responsible and able to meet the needs of our community. He would like to continue an active role in the follow through of projects that have already been started. Through the years, Wdharber has been involved with the Planning and Zoning CommissIon, served as a City Coundlmember and IIason to the Police Department and served on the Are District Steering Committee. Wilharber continues to manage his mother's farm, whll:. continuing to provide the commitment and service that h, strongly believes in.