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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:

  • Eligible to vote in that election;

  • At least 18 years of age

  • A Canadian citizen

  • A resident of Alberta & local jurisdiction on Election Day 

  • A resident of the local jurisdiction and the ward, if any, for six consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, and;

  • Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified (ee Local Authorities Election Act s. 22)