Who Can Run for Mayor and Council?
Candidates in the municipal election must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years of age on Election Day;
- Be a Canadian citizen;
- Have resided in the municipality for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date the nomination paper is submitted; and
- Have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date the nomination paper is submitted.
Candidate Nominations
To be nominated for an elected position, a person must file nomination papers with the Returning Officer or designated Nomination Officer during the nomination period. The Nomination Period is September 18, 2024 to October 9, 2024. The deadline to file nomination papers is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 9. Nomination papers will be accepted 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday during the nomination period.
The nomination paper is not considered complete unless the nominee’s acceptance statement is:
- signed by the person being nominated
- witnessed by two people
- accompanied by a completed Public Disclosure Statement
Only one person can be nominated for election on each nomination paper. A voter may sign the nomination papers of more than one person, candidates cannot nominate themselves.
The onus to file a bona fide nomination paper is on the person being nominated. The Town of Leader Municipal Staff is not eligible to witness the nomination statement.
Refer to Section 67, 68, 69 and 70 of The Local Government Election Act, 2015.