To stand for election, on the day of nomination, you must be:
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21 or over; and
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a UK, EU or commonwealth citizen;
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registered to vote in the City of Leicester; or
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for the whole 12 months preceding, you must
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have occupied, as owner or tenant, any land or premises in the City of Leicester; or
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worked (as principal employment) in the City of Leicester; or
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lived in the City of Leicester.
You cannot stand if you:
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work for Leicester City Council;
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hold a politically restricted post for another authority;
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are bankrupt;
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have served a prison sentence (including suspended sentences) of 3 months or more within 5 years prior to the election;
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have been disqualified under any legislation relating to corrupt or illegal practices;
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are an alien (i.e. a person who is not a British subject) or a person of unsound mind;
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have been surcharged in excess of £2000 by the auditor, or court.
