Village Of Clyde Municipal election 2025

thinking of running for COuncil in the 2025 municipal election?

iF YOU'RE CONSIDERING SERVING YOUR COMMUNiTY AS A COUNCIL MEMBER, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

ELIGIBILITY:

To qualify as a municipal candidate, you must:

Be eligible to vote in the municipal election
Have lived in the jurisdiction for at least six (6) consecutive months before Nomination Day

To launch your campaign:

Option One: Notice of Intent

*you are still required to complete the nomination papers prior to September 22, 2025.

BEFORE launching your campaign, you are required to submit a written Notice of Intent to the local returning officer.

ONCE ACCEPTED, you can:

Officially act as a candidate.
Accept campaign contributions.
Incur campaign expenses.
This process is governed by the Local Authorities Election Act and the Expense Limits Regulation.

Option Two: Complete the Nomination Papers

View or Download the Candidate Information Package
Submit completed Nomination Form to Returning Officer

resources:

Local Authorities Election Act (Alberta King's Printer)

FILING DEADLINES:

For general elections, nomination papers can be submitted anytime from January 1 until September 22, 2025.

TIME COMMITMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Elected officials serve a four-year term and are expected to:

Attend council meetings, committee sessions, and local events.
Prepare by reviewing agendas and consulting with community members.
Work collaboratively with council colleagues and administration.

PREPARE FOR SUCCESS

Resources to help you get ready:

Read Council agendas, minutes, and local bylaws.
Attend Council meetings to observe the process.
Speak with current council members for insights.
Familiarize yourself with the Local Authorities Election Act and the Municipal Government Act to understand your legal responsibilities.

candidate package

The 2025 Municipal Candidate Package offers key information and guidelines for those seeking to run for municipal office. It details eligibility requirements, important deadlines, and provides all the necessary forms for candidacy.

You can access your candidate package today by clicking the link above or you can stop by the Village of Clyde Office to pick up a copy.

If you have any questions, please call the office at 780-348-5356.

Join your Council and make a difference today!