Ardentown

Delaware

Elections

Ardentown officers and committee members are elected by a majority of the Town Meeting, which convenes four times per year, typically at the Candlelight Theatre. Any person 18 years of age or older who is and has been a resident of the community for 30 days or more is eligible to vote in Ardentown elections. Non-resident leaseholders do not vote in Town Meetings.

The table below shows when elections occur for each office and committee. Further details are available in the Ardentown Bylaws.

 

Office  Term Election Month Election Schedule
Chairperson 2 years November Even years (2018, 2020, 2022, etc)
The chairperson is limited to two terms.
Treasurer 1 year November Every year
Secretary 2 years November Odd years (2017, 2019, 2021, etc.)

 

Committee Term Election Month Election Schedule
Archives 2 years February 1 member elected in odd years, 2 in even years
Assessment 2 years September 1 member elected in odd years, 2 in even years
Audit 1 year May Every year
Budget 2 years September 3 members elected in odd years, 2 in even years
Community Planning 2 years November 3 members elected in odd years, 2 in even years
Memorial Garden 2 years February 3 members elected in odd years, 2 in even years
Playground 2 years May 1 member elected in odd years, 2 in even years
Public Works & Safety 2 years May 4 members elected in odd years, 3 in even years
Registration 2 years September 1 member elected in odd years, 2 in even years