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Sample supply lists for municipal elections [2025]

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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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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta [2025]

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This guide has been developed to assist local jurisdictions in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and other relevant regulations and legislation. It is... More ≫

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This guide has been developed to assist local jurisdictions in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and other relevant regulations and legislation. It is intended that this guide be used as a reference for returning officers who are planning an upcoming municipal election, by-election, or vote on a question or bylaw.

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A candidate’s guide : running for local elected office in Alberta

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This guide provides those considering running for elected office, election officials, chief financial officers, and the public with comprehensive, detailed information about the local elections... More ≫

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This guide provides those considering running for elected office, election officials, chief financial officers, and the public with comprehensive, detailed information about the local elections process. It provides general information about local elections in Alberta, including the key participants in local elections, the key administrators in local elections, elected officials’ responsibilities, and who is eligible to run for office.

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Local Authorities Election Act : sample forms and instructions

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This manual contains sample forms and instructions for the upcoming general election on October 2025.

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Third party advertising guidelines for local elections in Alberta [2025]

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These guidelines are designed to provide clarity to third party advertisers on the requirements of identification in election advertising during local elections in the province of Alberta.

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Ministerial Order MSD:020/25 [Municipal Affairs]

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Establishes the third party advertising guidelines for local elections in Alberta dated March 2025as set out in the attached Appendix.

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Ministerial Order MSD:021/25 [Municipal Affairs]

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Setts vote for April 23, 2025 and April 24, 2025 for the Village of Delia to determine electors’ opinion on viability options related to dissolution. The ministerial order also sets some... More ≫

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Setts vote for April 23, 2025 and April 24, 2025 for the Village of Delia to determine electors’ opinion on viability options related to dissolution. The ministerial order also sets some parameters for voting by special ballot and names the returning officer and alternate.

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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta [2024]

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This guide has been developed to assist local jurisdictions in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and other relevant regulations and legislation. It is... More ≫

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This guide has been developed to assist local jurisdictions in conducting an election in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and other relevant regulations and legislation. It is meant to be used as a reference for returning officers who are planning an upcoming municipal election, by-election, or vote on a question or bylaw.

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Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) & Municipal Government Act (MGA) : combined feedback summary from sessions, email submissions and public survey

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This two-page information sheet provides a summary of the results of a public engagement process to explore amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act and Municipal Government Act which... More ≫

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This two-page information sheet provides a summary of the results of a public engagement process to explore amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act and Municipal Government Act which would enhance accountability and public trust in local elections and local elected officials. The public engagement was conducted by Municipal Affairs between June 29 to July 22, 2022.

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Local Authorities Election Act 2023 engagement summary

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Summarizes the feedback heard from Albertans about potential updates to the Local Authorities Election Act. The engagement occurred between November 7 and December 6, 2023. Representatives of... More ≫

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Summarizes the feedback heard from Albertans about potential updates to the Local Authorities Election Act. The engagement occurred between November 7 and December 6, 2023. Representatives of municipal associations were also contacted to gather additional input.

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