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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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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta

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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 (LAEA) and other relevant regulations and legislation.... 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 (LAEA) 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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Changes to the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) 2024

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2024 amendments... More ≫

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This collection of fact sheets provides the public, candidates, elected officials, local authority administrators and returning officers with information to guide them through the 2024 amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act.

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A guide for municipal returning officers in Alberta. Module 1 : election considerations. Module 2 : nominations

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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 (LAEA) and other relevant regulations and legislation.... 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 (LAEA) 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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Alberta Municipal Election Results

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The datasets contain a summary of the election results for general municipal elections and summer village elections sorted by each election year. Starting in 2017, the ministry provides additional... More ≫

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The datasets contain a summary of the election results for general municipal elections and summer village elections sorted by each election year. Starting in 2017, the ministry provides additional information including number of votes for all candidates by municipal type and municipality. By-election results are not included.

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Voter identification requirements : voter identification and eligibility for municipal elections

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Presents the basic voter identification requirements for all Alberta municipalities.

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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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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 [2021]

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This manual will assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. This document may also be accessed by members... More ≫

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This manual will assist returning officers and other election officials in municipalities across Alberta with their election processes and procedures. This document may also be accessed by members of the public and potential candidates who are seeking to better understand the election process. Originally issued November 2020. Updated and re-issued January 2021 to reflect modifications made to the Local Authorities Election Act in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, the information in this guide is specific to the 2021 general election year only. The manual is to be used in conjunction with the Local Authorities Election Act and follows the various procedures as set out in legislation.

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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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