The next regular election will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024. Here you will find information on requirements, official forms and more. The Candidate’s Guide for the Regular Election is now available and can be requested through the Returning Officer.
The Requirements
To be eligible, a candidate for municipal council or school board must:
- be a Canadian citizen of the full age of 18 years at the time of nomination.
- be ordinarily resident in the town for a period of 6 months preceding nomination day, and continue to so reside.
- obtain a certificate respecting taxes in prescribed showing that, as of nomination day, the candidate has paid in full all charges that are liens on the candidate’s property, and the taxes that are due to the town, and, all instalments or interim payments due as of nomination day have been paid.
- not be disqualified under the Municipal Elections Act.
Candidates Guide & Resources
Candidate’s Guide to Municipal Elections
Municipal Law for Election Candidates
The Nova Scotia Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing has a website with information for candidates interested in running in a municipal election. Check it out at https://novascotia.ca/municipal-elections/