Filing Requirements for Local Office:

• Eligible voter
• At least 21 years old when assuming office
• Reside in their districts for at least 30 days before the general election
• Have no other affidavit on file for any other elected office
• $5.00 filing fee for local election, Filing Fees vary for other offices
• File an Affidavit of Candidacy form in the office of the City Clerk
• Complete and file Campaign Finance Reports

Filing Dates for Mayor or City Council member:   (MN Statute 205.13, subd. 1a)

• Opens: May 22, 2012
• Closes: June 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. 

• Affidavits of withdrawl are due to the City Clerk by June 7, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. (MN Statutes 205.13, subd. 6).              The filing fee is not refundable (MN Statute 204B.11)

Filing Locations:

• Local Elections
  Burnsville City Hall
  100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville, MN 55337
  952-895-4490

• Dakota County Treasurer-Auditor in Hastings: 
  County Offices
  State offices where the entire district is in Dakota County

• Minnesota Secretary of State:
  Federal OfficesState offices that will be voted on in more than one county

• For additional information:
  City of Burnsville Elections
  Macheal Brooks, City Clerk
  Email
  952-895-4490

Minnesota Campaign and Public Disclosure Board

NOTE: Candidates that file with the City of Burnsville for the local races will receive a packet of information containing materials regarding campaigning, signage, a precinct map and information on where other material may be obtained. This packet will be reviewed with the candidates at the time of filing.


Fair Campaign Practices:

Minnesota Secretary of State Campaign Manual

Campaign Signage:

• May be posted from June 10 until ten days following the General Election (MN State Statute 211B.045) Minnesota State Statutes
• May not be placed upon public lands or any street rights of way or on private property without the permission of the owner or lessee. (10-30-3/10-30-4 of the Burnsville City Code)
• Verify Dakota County's policy on placement of signs.

Campaign Financial Reporting Requirements: Campaign Financial Report

Initial Finance Report Filed

• within 14 days of receiving or disbursing contributions of more than $750

Financial Report
During a year when the candidate’s name is on the ballot, at least three finance reports must be filed: -

• 10 days before the primary or special primary
• 10 days before the general election or special election
• 30 days after the general or special election.

Annual Report

• Required by January 31st of each year and until a Final Report is filed.

Final Report

• Filed by a candidate or committee when all debts have been settled and all assets in excess of $100.00 in the aggregate are disposed of.

Certification of Filing Report

• Filed no later than 7 days after the General Election.

Statement of Economic Interest Report

Required by all elective office candidates (except judicial candidates)


Filing locations for:
- State offices
- County offices Dakota County Property Taxation & Records in Hastings
- Local offices file with their governing body


Filing Dates for Statement of Economic Interest:
- Within 14 days after filing an affidavit of candidacy and
- Within 60 days of accepting employment
- While in office Supplementary Statements are filed yearly by April 15th