Form of Government

The City of Quinlan operates as a General Law city, as regulated under the Texas Local Government Code. A General Law city is a municipality that is limited to governmental structures and powers specifically granted by state law. Typically General Law cities have a population of less then 5,000.

Qualifications for Mayor and City Council Members in General Law Municipalities:

• Be a United States citizen
• Be a resident of the State of Texas for at least 12 months, as of the deadline for filing to run for a place on the City Council
• Have resided in the City for at least 6 months preceding election day
• Have a current voter registration certificate
• Be 18 years of age or older upon the commencement of the term to be filled at the election
• Have no felony conviction for which has not been pardoned or otherwise released
• Have not have been deemed mentally incompetent by a final judgement of a court 

PUBLIC NOTICE:

The City of Quinlan provides a Nondiscrimination Statement in compliance with the City of Quinlan Personnel Manual, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and related statutes to ensure that no person shall on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any City programs or activities. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance accessing City employment, programs, or activities should contact City Secretary, Laura Kennemer, who serves as the City of Quinlan’s ADA/Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Kennemer, 105 West Main Street, Quinlan, TX 75474, (903)356-3306, citysecretary@cityofquinlan.net The Nondiscrimination Statement can be found at (link).