A person is eligible to be a candidate for School Board Trustee if they are:
- a Canadian citizen.
- at least 18 years old.
- a resident within the board’s area of jurisdiction.
- a supporter of that school board.
- not legally prohibited from voting.
A candidate for School Board Trustee must be eligible as of the day they are nominated and must remain eligible throughout the election period and, if elected, throughout the term of office.
School board employees
Employees of any school boards (including supply teachers) are required to take an unpaid leave of absence before filing their nomination forms with the Clerk.