You qualify to be elected or hold office if...
As of the day you file your nomination you're:
- entitled to be an elector under Municipal Elections Act (s.17)
- are a Canadian citizen;
- are at least 18 years of age;
- reside in the local municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the local municipality, or the spouse of such a person;
- are not prohibited from voting as noted or otherwise, by law;
- not disqualified for violation of financial requirements or violations of requirements for filing financial information;
- not disqualified by any Act from holding such office; and
- not disqualified under the provisions as outlined in MEA s.90(2) and 91(1).
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