| Name | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Description | Download |
| Municipal Elections Act | Provincial legislation that governs municipal elections across the Province of Nova Scotia. | Download the Municipal Elections Act |
| Education Act | Provincial legislation that governs public education in the Province of Nova Scotia and outlines Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) membership. | Download the Education Act |
| Administrative Order 2019-001-GOV Respecting Elections | A municipal administrative order that outlines regulations specific to current Members of Council who are candidates in municipal elections. | Download Administrative Order 2019-001-GOV |
| By-law A-400 Respecting Alternative Voting | A municipal by-law that speaks to how the municipality conducts advance and alternative voting during municipal elections. | Download By-law A-400 |
| By-law C-1100 Respecting Campaign Financing | A municipal by-law that outlines rules and regulations related to how municipal candidates collect and spend finances as part of their campaigning. | Download By-law C-1100 |
| By-law S-801 Respecting Licensing of Temporary Signs | A municipal by-law that outlines rules and regulations related to election signage. | Download By-law S-801 |
Candidates running in municipal elections should familiarize themselves with all relevant acts, legislation and by-laws related to elections in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Corrupt practices
All individuals participating in any part of the municipal and CSAP election process are expected to comply with the Municipal Elections Act, including (but not limited to):
- candidates
- official agents
- poll agents
- election staff and poll officials
- voters
Sections 149-156 of the Municipal Elections Act outline corrupt practices.