Students matters...again

Another stint at the School – meeting and greeting electors on their way to the ballot box…and discussing things about the election AFTER they have cast their vote. One couple are concerned about the fact that at least 2 candidates appear to be students. I am asked “How can they represent us when they could be away from Exeter during vacations?” and “How can someone who isn’t a Council Tax payer get elected”. Well, they don’t need to be a Council Tax payer. As long as they fulfil any of the set criteria, they can stand for election if they have been duly nominated by the requisite 10 electors and that nomination has been accepted by the Returning Officer. A valid nomination can come from:1) Someone on the electoral register from anywhere in Exeter.2) Someone who has lived at an address during the previous 12 months3) Someone who works within the city of Exeter4) Someone who owns a property within the city of Exeter. <<<<<<>>>>