Those wishing to stand as a Candidate must be 16 years of age, be a resident within the Community Council boundary and must be a registered voter. Please contact the electoral registration office on 0800 393783 or email ero@highland.gov.uk to check if you are a registered voter. The notice of election, online nomination form, guidance and full details on the role of a Community Council is available on the Council’s website at www.highland.gov.uk/ccelections. The deadline for submitting nomination papers online is 12noon on Tuesday 3 October 2023. The statements of persons nominated for each Community Council will be published thereafter by Wednesday 4 October 2023. A postal ballot will be held in instances where the number of nominations exceeds the maximum membership. Ballot papers will be issued by post on Tuesday 31 October 2023 and must be returned no later than 12noon on Monday 27 November 2023.
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