The 1973 Act allows British nationals, Commonwealth citizens and citizens of the Republic of Ireland to stand as candidates at local government elections in Scotland.In addition, the Scottish Elections (Franchise and Representation) Act 2020 amended the 1973 Act to allow "qualifying foreign nationals" who do not require leave under the Immigration Act 1971 to enter or remain in the UK, or if they do require such leave have indefinite leave to remain or pre-settled status to stand at local government elections.All candidates are subject to the same qualifying conditions (set out below) and disqualifications.To be able to stand as a candidate a person must be:at least 18 years old on the day of nomination, andeither a British citizen, an Irish Citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, or a qualifying foreign national, andmeet at least one of the following four qualifications:registered as a local government elector for the local authority area in which candidacy is sought on the day of nomination as a candidate;have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the local authority area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of nomination as a candidate;main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of nomination as a candidate has been in the local authority area;have lived in the local authority area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of nomination as a candidate.The Electoral Commission, Council elections in Scotland, Guidance for candidates and agents, November 2021Disqualifications include being a paid office-holder or employee of a local authority, sequestration, bankruptcy, certain criminal convictions resulting in a prison sentence of three months or more as well as disqualification under Part 3 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (disqualification for a corrupt or illegal practice - disqualification begins from the date...