Information For Candidates
Nominations
Nominations for candidates are accepted January 1, 2021 until 12:00 Noon on Nomination Day September 20, 2021.
Candidates who seek nomination for Mayor or Council are required to submit the following:
Form 4 - Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance
Form 5 - Candidate Financial Information
Form TOS01 Candidate Information Disclosure
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Nomination Fee ($250.00)
The $250 deposit may be paid in cash, by certified cheque or money order. The option to pay by credit or debit card is also available at our Municipal Building (1 Parklane Drive).
In order for your nomination papers to be accepted, all candidates must have the signatures of a minimum of five eligible electors. These electors must be residents of the Town of Strathmore on the date they sign the form and eligible to vote in the election. Those persons living outside the voting boundary of the Town of Strathmore cannot act as a signatory on this form. Nomination Papers must be completed in full and sworn before the Returning Officer. If you require the service of the Returning Officer, please call 403-934-3133 to make an appointment.
Submitting Nomination Papers
Nomination papers must include all completed forms and your deposit. Once completed, Nomination Papers can be submitted as follows:
1. By Mail or Courier
Town of Strathmore, Returning Officer
1 Parklane Drive
P.O. Box 2280
Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2
2. In Person by Appointment
Nomination forms and fees will be accepted during business hours by appointment only.
Town of Strathmore
1 Parklane Drive
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Email: elections@strathmore.ca or by calling 403-934-3133
Withdrawing your Nomination
There are changes to nomination withdrawal legislation in 2021.
Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) Section Numbers: s. 32
Previous requirement: The LAEA stated that a person who filed nomination papers may withdraw at any time within 24 hours after the close of the nomination period.
What has changed?
A candidate may withdraw at any time during the nomination period. Withdrawals are no longer restricted to the 24 hour period after the close of nominations.
What do prospective candidates need to know?
If a candidate has been nominated during the nomination period, they may withdraw at any time during the period. If at the close of nominations, there are more candidates for any particular office, a candidate may withdraw within 24 hours of the close of the nomination period. If at any time after the close of the nomination period, the number of candidates remaining does not exceed the number of vacancies to be filled, the returning officer shall refuse to accept further withdrawals.
Campaign Contributions
Candidates and their agents cannot accept campaign contributions or incur campaign expenses until they have been nominated as a candidate.
(Local Authorities Election Act 147.22(1) No person shall accept a contribution or incur a campaign expense unless the person has been nominated as a candidate.
No candidate and no person acting for a candidate shall accept a contribution except during the campaign period.)
More Information for Candidates:
A Candidates Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
Local Authorities Election Act
Municipal Affairs Election Website
Pecuniary Interest for Municipal Councillors
Relevant Bylaws and Policies:
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