Candidate Eligibility

• At least 18 years of age on Nomination Day (September 20, 2021);
• A Canadian citizen;
• A resident of the Town of Redcliff for the six (6) consecutive months preceding Nomination Day (September 20, 2021).

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they meet all the qualifications of candidacy and are eligible to run in the election as per the Local Authorities Election Act.

Nomination Period and Nomination Day

The nomination period begins on January 1, 2021 and runs until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on September 20, 2021 (Nomination Day).

Nomination Forms and Filing of Forms with the Returning Officer

The Nomination Form can be downloaded here.  The Candidate Financial Information Form can be downloaded here.  The Release of Candidate Information Form can be downloaded here.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure the forms are completed correctly.  The Returning Officer is required to reject a candidate’s nomination forms if they have not been completed correctly.  Your forms must:

• Be the Nomination Form provided.
  • Be signed by a minimum of five (5) eligible electors.
• Be the Candidate Financial Information Form provided.
• Be the Release of Candidate Information Form provided.

Submitting Nomination Papers

Legislation provides that a candidate may submit their papers at the local Election Office at any time during the nomination period.  The local Election Office is Town Hall, #1 – 3rd Street NE, Redcliff, AB, T0J 2P0, and hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Candidates wishing to file nomination forms are asked to book an appointment with the Deputy Returning Officer by calling 403-548-3618 or emailing [email protected].

The Returning Officer will notify the candidate when the papers have been accepted.  Incomplete papers will be returned.

Nomination papers will not be accepted if sent by mail, fax, or email.

A cash deposit accompanying the nomination form is not required.

Candidate Awareness

After nomination day (September 20, 2021), the Town will, with the consent of candidates, post candidates’ photos, contact information, and platform summaries on this webpage.  Anyone intending to run can send a photograph, contact information to be released to the public, a platform summary (500 word maximum), and the Release of Candidate Information Form to the Deputy Returning Officer at [email protected].

Candidate Withdrawals

A candidate may withdraw their nomination at any time during the nomination period from January 1, 2021 until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on September 20, 2021, and up to 24 hours after the close of nominations.

A candidate withdrawing their nomination is required to provide their withdrawal in writing to the Returning Officer, including the person’s name and office for which they were nominated, and be dated and signed by the candidate.

The candidate’s withdrawal is effective on the date the written notice is received by the Returning Officer.

If, at the close of nominations, the number of nominations received equals the number required to be elected, the Returning Officer shall not accept any withdrawals.  Furthermore, if, after one or more candidates have withdrawn, the number of candidates does not exceed the number of vacancies available, the Returning Officer shall refuse to accept any further withdrawals.

Disclaimer: This information is for the convenience of reference only.  Candidates are subject to requirements as per the Local Authorities Election Act.  Candidates are advised to refer to the Act for full information regarding their obligations.

Municipal Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure

The Local Authorities Election Act requires financial disclosure of campaign contributions and campaign expenses.  The legislation is binding on all candidates running in the election.  Failure to comply could result in significant penalties payable by both candidates and contributors.  Candidates are strongly encouraged to read and understand Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act.  Candidates are responsible for ensuring that their campaign complies with all provincial legislation.

A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta is also a useful guide for outlining information relating to campaign contributions and campaign expenses.

Note:  You are required to file a campaign disclosure statement with the Town of Redcliff on or before March 1, 2022.

Posting of Election Campaign Signs/Literature

The 2021 Municipal Election Candidate Information Package contains detailed information regarding the posting of election campaign signs.

A development permit is not required for a sign identifying a political campaign, provided the sign is removed within seven days following the election.

No sign shall be constructed, placed, relocated, or altered in a manner that, in the opinion of the Development Authority:

1. Conflicts with the general character of the surrounding streetscape or the architecture of
   buildings in the area.
2. Unduly blocks natural light or the view from a building.
3. Obstructs the view of, or may be confused with a traffic control device.
4. Obstructs the view of, or otherwise poses a potential hazard to vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
5. Displays lights which resemble or may be mistaken for the flashing lights usually associated
   with hazards or danger or with those used on police, fire, ambulance or other emergency
   vehicles.
6. Displays lights that will adversely affect adjacent properties.
7. Utilizes revolving lights or beacons, or emits amplified sounds or music.
8. Is, in the opinion of the development authority, vulgar or would be offensive to the public.

Voter Eligibility

• At least 18 years of age;
• A Canadian citizen;
• Resides in Alberta and the person’s place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day.

Local Authorities Election Act (s. 47) outlines eligibility requirements for voters.

Identification when Voting

In order to vote in the municipal election, voters will be required to provide proof of their name and home address.

Advance Vote

Location, date, and time to be determined.

Note: All electors are eligible to vote at an Advance Vote.

Election Day

October 18, 2021.  The voting station location is still to be determined.  Doors will open promptly at 10:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

Voting Time for Employees

The Local Authorities Election Act provides the following provisions for employees on election day:

1. An employee who is an elector shall, while the voting stations are open on election day, have three (3) consecutive hours for the purpose of casting the employee’s vote.

2. If the hours of the employee’s employment do not allow for three (3) consecutive hours, the employee’s employer shall allow the employee any additional time for voting that is necessary to provide the employee three (3) consecutive hours, but the additional time for voting is to be granted at the convenience of the employer.

3. No employer shall make any deduction from the pay of an employee or impose on the employee or exact from the employee any penalty by reason of the employee’s absence from the employee’s work during the three (3) consecutive hours or part of it.

4. Subsections 1, 2, and 3 do not apply if the employer provides for the attendance of an employee who is an elector at a voting station while it is open during the hours of the employee’s employment with no deduction from the employee’s pay and without exacting any penalty.

Results

Official results will be published on October 22, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).