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Election communication policy [2023]

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Provides best-practice guidance to government staff related to communication activities during elections, by-elections and referendums. This version includes updated guidance on election timing,... More ≫

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Provides best-practice guidance to government staff related to communication activities during elections, by-elections and referendums. This version includes updated guidance on election timing, exemptions and interpretations.

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COVID-19 information : guidance for elections

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This document has been developed to support organizers, candidates and voters for federal, provincial or local authority elections in reducing the risk of transmission of infections among... More ≫

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This document has been developed to support organizers, candidates and voters for federal, provincial or local authority elections in reducing the risk of transmission of infections among attendees (voters, candidates, returning officers, volunteers, and canvassers) by providing options to integrate good public health practices into election operations.

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Sample : Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) handbook 2021

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This handbook can be used as a guide for municipalities undertaking a manual vote in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. It outlines the duties of Deputy Returning Officers.

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Election communication policy [2021]

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Provides best-practice guidance to government staff related to communication activities during an election. This update includes minor changes to reflect guidelines for communications during referendums. More ≫

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Provides best-practice guidance to government staff related to communication activities during an election. This update includes minor changes to reflect guidelines for communications during referendums.

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2021 municipal election resources : voting stations within Alberta schools

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Information for mitigating contact when using a school as a voting station.

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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 10 : elections database user guide for municipalities

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by... More ≫

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by members of the public and potential candidates who are seeking to better understand the election process. Module 10 provides information for authorized individuals on how to access and use the elections database.

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Municipal elections sample voting station arrangements

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The resource provides sample arrangements for municipalities to consider when setting up voting stations for municipal elections.

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Sample supply lists for municipal elections

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This handbook provides municipalities with information on the supplies that may be necessary for municipal elections, including the supplies necessary for prospective candidate packages,... More ≫

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This handbook provides municipalities with information on the supplies that may be necessary for municipal elections, including the supplies necessary for prospective candidate packages, nomination day, and election day.

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Sample : Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO) handbook 2021

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This handbook can be used as a guide for municipalities undertaking a manual vote in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. It outlines the duties of the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer. More ≫

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This handbook can be used as a guide for municipalities undertaking a manual vote in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act. It outlines the duties of the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer.

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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 7 : election day. Module 8 : post-vote. Module 9 : controverted elections and elections offences

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by... More ≫

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This manual was developed to assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. It can also be accessed by members of the public and potential candidates who are seeking to better understand the election process. Modules 7, 8 and 9 provide information for election day, post vote procedures, and controverted elections and elections offences.

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