Candidate Information

Thinking of Running for Council?

Before throwing your hat in the ring, please take a moment to review the Candidate Information Package. This comprehensive guide provides all the details on what’s required and how to navigate the process of running for Council.

Candidate Information Package

The Rural Municipalities of Alberta has put together some helpful videos for those thinking of running for Council: RMA: Running for municipal office

Additionally, we encourage you to watch the informative videos below, provided by the Provincial Government, offering valuable insights into what it means to serve on Council and the election process.

Get informed, get inspired, and take the first step toward making a difference in your community!

Submitting a Nomination for Councillor

Nomination Deadline: Noon, September 22, 2025

Getting Started

Begin by reviewing the Candidate Information Package, this comprehensive guide provides all the details on what’s required and how to navigate the process of running for Council.

Please find below all the required forms along with important instructions. Be sure to review the Electoral Division Map below to confirm your division.

If you wish to begin campaigning before submitting your nomination forms, you must complete the Notice of Intent form. This form can be submitted at any time before or alongside your nomination package.

Nomination Forms

All required forms can be found below organized by County division.

NEW – a criminal record must be filed with the nomination form.  See the link below for details on the type of criminal record check required

Note: Signatures must be original inked signatures, not digital or electronic.

 

Submitting Forms

  • Submit your Notice of Intent, or Nomination Package to the Returning Officer, Margaret Jones, at the County Service Centre.
  • If submitting before September 22, 2025, please book an appointment using the contact information below.
  • For details of submitting by mail or via the County drop box please review the Candidate Information Package.

If you wish to begin campaigning before submitting your nomination forms, you must complete the Notice of Intent form. This form can be submitted at any time before or alongside your nomination package.

If you wish to begin campaigning before submitting your nomination forms, you must complete the Notice of Intent form. This form can be submitted at any time before or alongside your nomination package.

If you wish to begin campaigning before submitting your nomination forms, you must complete the Notice of Intent form. This form can be submitted at any time before or alongside your nomination package.

If you wish to begin campaigning before submitting your nomination forms, you must complete the Notice of Intent form. This form can be submitted at any time before or alongside your nomination package.

If you wish to begin campaigning before submitting your nomination forms, you must complete the Notice of Intent form. This form can be submitted at any time before or alongside your nomination package.

Relevant Bylaws

Criminal Record Check (new for 2025)

Election Nomination Deposit

Resources

Questions?

  • Send us a message by selecting "Election" on our contact form, or call
  • Margaret Jones, Returning Officer, at 780-663-3730 ext. 1016, or
  • Meagan Walsh, Substitute Returning Officer, 780-663-3730 ext. 1023