Elections
2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The Village of Forestburg Council includes five Councillors one of whom will serve as Mayor. Members of council are elected to a four-year term. Nomination papers will be available in January 2021 at the Village Office or at www.forestburg.ca
For more information, call the Village office at 780-582-3668.
Election day is October 18, 2021.The nomination period runs from January 1st, 2021 to 12pm (noon) on September 20th, 2021. Following are the important dates in the 2021 election cycle:
- January 1, 2021, to September 20, 2021 – Nomination Period
- Nomination Papers will be accepted beginning January 4th, 2020
- Nominations will close at 12:00 noon local time on September 20, 2021
- October 18, 2021 – Election Day
If you are considering running for office please refer to the following links to help you get started:
A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
Municipal Elections – Overview (Province of Alberta)
Local Authorities Election Act
To determine if you qualify as a candidate
Section 21 – Qualification of the candidate
Section 22 – Ineligibility
Section 23 – Ineligibility for nomination
Instructions on filling out the nomination form
Section 27 – Form of nomination
Section 28 – Nominations
Information on assigning an official agent/representative
Section 68 – Option for Official agent
Penalties for filing a false statement
Section 151 – Offence candidate’s acceptance
Prospective candidates must submit the following to the Town office prior to 12pm on September 20th, 2021:
Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
This form must be signed by 5 electors, who would be eligible to vote in the October 2021 election.
Related Documents:
Village of Forestburg Committees
Bylaw 1:2020 Council Code of Conduct Bylaw
Policy#: A.2.1 Remuneration Policy
Content
Next regular Council Meeting: March 18, 2021 in the Professional Building. (5004 49 Ave)
Municipal Election October 18, 2021 - Candidate Package