This Guide has been prepared by Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations, with the assistance of the Municipal Elections Officer, to assist those who are contemplating offering for municipal or school board elected office in the upcoming elections, including candidates for the African Nova Scotian member of the regional school boards and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP).

Topics covered:

• Qualifications for Nomination
• Nomination Procedures
• Relevant Election Procedures
• Duties, Obligations and Responsibilities of Candidates
• Duties, Obligations and Responsibilities of Elected Councillors and School Board Members

Presentation of the information in the Guide is very general, and prospective candidates should consult the Municipal Elections Act or the Education Act for specific authority, as well as the municipal or school board returning officer.

• Candidate's Guide to Municipal Elections
• Guide à l’intention des candidats aux élections municipales et scolaires 2012
• Candidate's Guide for Special Elections