| Nomination Day: September 26, 2024 Deadline for submission of nominations: noon |
Term
The Municipal Act was amended in 2022 to add one year to the current three year term -- see S52(a) and (b). This means that the next municipal councils elected in the Yukon will serve a four-year term.
Eligibility
To be eligible for election as Mayor or Councilor, you must be a qualified voter. This means you must be a Canadian citizen on the day of your nomination, and be at least 18 years of age on election day. In addition, you must have lived in the municipality for at least one year immediately preceding election day.
Per the Municipal Act, the following would disqualify someone from running in a Municipal Election in Yukon:
- having been convicted of an offence referred to in subsection 164(3),
- being a judge of a court,
- being indebted to the municipality for an overdue debt exceeding $500 other than a debt for current taxes
- being disqualified by another provision of this or any other Act.
Candidates Guide
The 2024 Candidate's Guide to Yukon Municipal Elections provides information on local governance, the nomination process, the election process, and key dates to be aware of.
Once elected, training and orientation is provided to new Council members by the Association of Yukon Communities and Yukon government's Community Affairs. Village staff also prepare a Transition Briefing Binder for new Council members to support their transition into their new role.