12.8.1. Every person who is convicted of an offence that is a corrupt electoral practice within the meaning of section 645 of the Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities (chapter E-2.2) or of section 567 of the Election Act (chapter E-3.3) is disqualified from holding office as chairman.
The disqualification shall continue for five years from the day the judgment convicting the person becomes a res judicata.