Municipal Election 101 – Candidate and Voter Resources

Our City Clerks team is working with the Communications and Engagement team to plan a series of informative articles in the lead-up to October to help prepare our residents/voters. We are also striving to provide important and relevant information for prospective candidates, so they are fully aware of what the roles involve. 

This second installment aims to provide a general overview on What resources are available for prospective candidates and for voters?

Here is an overview of the information we have put together on the City’s election website, lethbridge.ca/election, which will be updated regularly as the Nomination Period progresses: 

• An informative graphic outlining roles and responsibilities for the various orders of Government between Municipal, Provincial and Federal
• For those interested in running for public office, there are step-by-step instructions on the Nomination Process, Nomination Papers, local and provincial legislative information and background, as well as information and videos on the role and responsibilities of an elected official
• Detailed links and resource documents on the Local Authorities Election Act, Council Code of Conduct Bylaw, City Council Remuneration and Benefits, Pecuniary Interest for Municipal Councillors, Candidate Guides, Campaign Contributions and Expenses, Campaign Sign Guidelines and more 
• Voter eligibility and voter registration (prior to August 15, voters must go to the Elections Alberta website to register to vote)
• A list of Frequently Asked Questions
• Past Election results and disclosures
• The City will again produce the popular information videos for each candidate for voters to watch ahead of the Election (to be posted after Nomination Day has closed on September 22)

More general information on City Council, meeting agendas, Boards, Commissions and Committees, budget and finances, Bylaws, Council Advocacy and Council Policies is available here. 

See the first series installment ‘Municipal Election 101 – What you need to know ahead of October’ here and subscribe to our email news notifications here.