APPOINTMENT TO FILE NOMINATION
Contact the Election Office (902-790-1209 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to schedule an appointment to meet with the election team to file your nomination paperwork.
VALID PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
In attesting to an oath, you will be required to present photo identification to the Returning Officer. If your identification does not have your current address, contact the Election Office in advance.
FORM 3: CERTIFICATE OF TAXES AND LIENS
This form can be obtained by contacting the Tax Clerk (902-798-8391, ext.106 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Please provide as much time as possible for processing time; a minimum of at least two weeks is required. When requesting the form, indicate that this is for the purpose of filing candidate nomination forms and provide the date of your scheduled appointment.
FORM 11: NOMINATION PAPER FOR COUNCIL MEMBER
You are required to have five (5) qualified electors sign your nomination papers. These electors must be on the list of electors and be eligible to vote in the West Hants Regional Municipality.
At your appointment, your nominators will be checked to ensure they are on the list of electors; we suggest getting more that five (5) eligible electors to sign your nomination papers. If your nominators are unsure if they are on the list of electors, they can call the Election Office to verify.
In advance of your appointment, practice reading the oath to yourself. When swearing/affirming the declaration on the nomination paper, the onus falls upon the candidate to take on the responsibility for the declaration.
*Please note CSAP candidates must use Form 11B.*
$200 DEPOSIT (FILING FEE)
In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, no personal/business cheques will be accepted. You may submit your deposit by cash, a bank draft, money order or a certified cheque.
After the Election, you may be entitled to a portion or full amount of your deposit upon filing Form 12, attesting all signage is removed, and that all copies of the list of electors have been returned.
Your Form 12 must be filed with the Election Office within seven days of ordinary polling day (Oct. 26, 2024). We will ensure that staff are on hand to receive and execute your paperwork.
FORM 17S
If you have yet to appoint an official agent, these forms must be submitted at your nomination appointment. If you have appointed yourself as your official agent and later decide to appoint someone to the role, bring your official agent to swear/affirm their oath.