Nomination papers are official documents candidates must complete and submit to become registered candidates in municipal elections. Requirements typically include candidate personal information, signatures from supporting electors within the jurisdiction, declaration of eligibility and acceptance of nomination, and sometimes a deposit fee. Provincial election legislation specifies nomination requirements, deadlines, and procedures. Municipal clerks receive and review nomination papers to ensure candidates meet eligibility criteria. Improperly completed papers may be rejected, preventing candidates from appearing on ballots. Nomination requirements aim to ensure candidates are genuinely connected to communities and committed to serving if elected.