Who is eligible to run for Council?
According to section 21 (1) of the Local Authorities Elections Act:
A person is eligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election if on nomination day they are:
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Eligible to vote in that election;
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At least 18 years of age
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A Canadian citizen
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A resident of Alberta & local jurisdiction on Election Day
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A resident of the local jurisdiction and the ward, if any, for six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, and;
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Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified (ee Local Authorities Election Act s. 22)