Election 2021
Municipal elections are held every four years with the next election occurring on October 18th, 2021. The Town of Sedgewick elects one Mayor ‘at large’ and four councillors which means that each elected official represents all residents of our community.
The nomination period runs from January 1st, 2021 to 12pm (noon) on September 20th, 2021. Following are the important dates in the 2021 election cycle:
- January 1, 2021, to September 20, 2021 – Nomination Period
- Nomination Papers will be accepted beginning January 4th, 2020
- Nominations will close at 12:00 noon local time on September 20, 2021
- October 18, 2021 – Election Day
If you are considering running for office please refer to the following links to help you get started:
A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
Municipal Elections – Overview (Province of Alberta)
Local Authorities Election Act
To determine if you qualify as a candidate
Section 21 – Qualification of the candidate
Section 22 – Ineligibility
Section 23 – Ineligibility for nomination
Instructions on filling out the nomination form
Section 27 – Form of nomination
Section 28 – Nominations
Information on assigning an official agent/representative
Section 68 – Option for Official agent
Penalties for filing a false statement
Section 151 – Offence candidate’s acceptance
Prospective candidates must submit the following to the Town office prior to 12pm on September 20th, 2021:
Form 4 – Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
This form must be signed by 5 electors, who would be eligible to vote in the October 2021 election. The form must also be sworn before a commissioner for oaths or a Notary Public.
Form 5 – Candidate Information
Other pertinent files to be aware of include: