General Information.
Candidates for the Office of Mayor or Councillor
It is the Candidate's responsibility to read the information on Local Authorities Election Act, Municipal Affairs Alberta.ca and Municipal elections – Overview | Alberta.ca
Below you will find the information you'll need to know about running in the Municipal Election for the Office of Mayor or Councillor.
To learn more about running for Council view:
Prospective candidates: A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Local Elected Office in Alberta or more information click here; become a candidate.
Third party advertisers: Third Party Advertising Guidelines for Local Elections in Alberta
Post-election resources:
- Roles and responsibilities of municipal officials
- Pecuniary Interest for Municipal Councillors
- What Every Councillor Needs to Know!
Legislation and regulations
More information:
RMA Alberta website link below:
Clip from YouTube:
One Vote, Many Voices: Skills Councilors Need
Timing is everything: Time Commitment of being a councilor:
The learning never ends: Tips for getting up to speed as a councilor:
Decisions, Decisions!: What I wish I knew before I was Elected:
Communication is Key: Communicating with residents and balancing priorities:
Mayors and Reeves: What's their Role?
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Government