Local Government Elections

Every vote counts. When you take part in the Local Government Elections, you strengthen Fiji’s democracy, keep your Municipal Council accountable, and help build stronger communities.

A candidate for the Local Government Elections must be either nominated by a registered political party or nominated as an independent candidate.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Is a citizen of Fiji, and does not hold citizenship of any other country;
• Is registered on the Local Government Register of Voters;
• Is nominated from a Ward in the Municipality in which he or she is registered;
• Is nominated from one Ward only;
• Has been a resident for at least one (1) year immediately before being nominated, of the Municipality in which he or she is registered;
• Is not an undischarged bankrupt;
• Is not a member of the Electoral Commission, and has not been a member of that Commission at any time during the four (4) years immediately before being nominated;
• Is not a member of Parliament;
• Does not hold or is not acting in any public office;
• Does not hold any paid office, other than Mayor, under or within the control of the Council or any committee thereof;
• Is not subject to a sentence of imprisonment when nominated;
• Has not, at any time during the eight (8) years immediately being nominated, been convicted of any offense under a law for which the maximum penalty is a term of imprisonment of 12 months or more; and
• Has not been found guilty of any offence under a law relating to elections, registration of political parties or registration of voters.