2021 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION
2021 ELECTION PROCESS FOR CANDIDATESWelcome to the 2021 Alberta Beach Municipal General Election! Nomination period begins January 1, 2021 While COVID-19 measures are in place prospective candidates are asked to call ahead to schedule an appointment with the Returning Officer by phone at 780-924-3181 or please knock on the door. Face coverings are mandatory. Dear Potential Candidates, This guide is designed to give prospective candidates an understanding of the process and legislative requirements for running for municipal office in Alberta Beach. By reading this information package, we hope that you will be able to make a more informed decision on whether to run for office. If you decide to run, we wish you the best of luck in your campaign. I trust that you will find this information package helpful. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Skwarchuk, Returning Officer, at aboffice@albertabeach.com or call 780-924-3181. Sincerely, Kathy Skwarchuk Download and print the complete 2021 Prospective Candidates Guide HERE! Form 4 - Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance Form 5 - Candidate Financial Information Form 11 - Enumerator, Candidate or Official Agent Proof of ID for Section 52 Access Form 16 - Statement of Scrutineer or Official Agent Form 26 - Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 260-18 Council Procedure Bylaw 280-20 Please note that every candidate should read and reference the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA). The LAEA is the primary legislation that guides the conduct of a municipal or school board election or by-election. ***Important: this is a general information package only and has no legislative sanction. For certainty, the local authorities election act and other relevant statutes and regulations should be consulted. Note: this guide is subject to change. Candidate Resource Material Links A Candidate's Guide for Running for Municipal Office in Alberta Local Authorities Election Act Form 4: Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance Form 5: Candidate Financial Information Form 11 Enumerator, Candidate or Official Agent Proof Form 16 Statement of Scrutineer or Official Agent Form 26 Campaign Disclosure Statement Voter Identification Requirements
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