Information for Candidates
The next Municipal and School Board Election will be held on October 21, 2028. Here you will find information on requirements, official forms and more.
The Requirements
To be eligible, a candidate for municipal council must:
- be a Canadian citizen of the full age of 18 years at the time of nomination.
- be ordinarily resident in the municipality 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 municipality, and, all instalments or interim payments due as of nomination day have been paid.
- not be disqualified under the Municipal Elections Act.
You don’t need to live in the polling district that you’re running in, as long as you meet the residency requirement of six months in the municipality.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.
Candidates Guide & Resources
Candidate’s Guide to Municipal Elections (This is the latest Candidate Guide Available, used in the 2024 General Election. There have been a few changes to the Municipal Election Act since the Guide was published. Always refer to the Municipal Election Act.)
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/
Contact the Returning Officer – Wanda Atkinson
Phone: (902) 874-0623
Email: returningofficer@municipalityofshelburne.ca