FOR COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Candidate Eligibility
Nominations are now closed. All candidates were verified for the following:
- at least 18 years of age,
- a Canadian citizen,
- a resident of the County of Minburn and a resident of the ward for six (6) consecutive months before Nomination Day (September 22), and
- not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under the Local Authorities Election Act.
Candidates must follow the election finance rules set out in Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.
Expense Limits
Candidate Guide and Other Resources
Municipal Affairs Information for Candidates Resources
Other Resources
- Local Authorities Election Act
- Municipal Government Act
- Rural Municipalities of Alberta Information for Municipal Candidates
Election Signs
In accordance with Section 4.4.1(viii.) of the County's Land Use Bylaw a development permit is not required for posting election signs along County roads provided that:
- Signs are not placed prior to 7:00 a.m. of the day following nomination day
- Signs are removed within 10 days of election day
- Signs do not obstruct sight lines or visibility for pedestrian and vehicular traffic
- Signs are not attached to utility poles
Guidelines for election signs on Provincial Highways can be found here.