Thinking about running in the upcoming Municipal Election? Here are some things to consider:
Under the MGA, elected officials have the duty to:
• Participate in council meetings, committee meetings, and meetings of other bodies you are appointed to by Council.
• Participate in developing & evaluating the policies and programs of the municipality.
• Consider the welfare & interest of the municipality as a whole.
• Bring to Council’s attention anything that would promote the welfare or interests of the municipality.
• Obtain information about the operation or administration of the municipality from the CAO.
• Keep in confidence matters discussed in private at Council meetings until discussed at a public meeting.
Vacancies
Division 1 – One Councillor
Division 2 – One Councillor
Division 3 – One Councillor
Division 4 – One Councillor
Division 5 – One Councillor
Division 6 – One Councillor
Division 7 – One Councillor
Division 8 – One Councillor
Division 9 – One Councillor
Eligibility to run for Municipal Council include:
• Must be at least 18 years of age on nomination day.
• Must be a Canadian citizen.
• Must have been a resident of electoral division of Athabasca County for which you intend to run for the six months preceding nomination day.
Need more information:
Further information can be found on our website at https://www.athabascacounty.com/municipal-election/
OR
on the Municipal Affairs website at http://www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview
