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A Candidate's Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
Prospective candidates
If you are intending to run for municipal office, A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta offers information regarding eligibility to run, nominations, campaigning, collecting campaign contributions and incurring campaign-related expenses.
If you are a Government of Canada employee running as a candidate in a municipal election in Alberta, you should be aware of some obligations. Read I want to become a candidate for more information.
If you plan to place election signs on provincial highways, read the provincial guidelines for more information. Contact your municipality to inquire about any municipal bylaws that regulate the placement of campaign signage along roadways or on public property.
Notice of intent
Individuals who intend to run as a candidate in their local jurisdiction must submit a written notice of intent to the returning officer in their local jurisdiction.
Once a notice of intent form is accepted as complete by the local jurisdiction, an individual is allowed to be a candidate, accept contributions, or incur campaign expenses according to the rules set out in the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits regulation.
Rural Municipalities of Alberta website has great information regarding running for municipal office. Click on the link here Running For Municipal Office - RMA - RMA (rmalberta.com)
There's also a YouTube Clip; One vote, many voices: Skills councilors need