2021 Municipal Election
The Municipal District of Bonnyville will be holding a municipal election on Monday, October 18, 2021. Voters will elect one Reeve and six Councillors.
Filing of a nomination
NEW in 2021: Candidates may submit their nomination papers starting January 1, 2021.
The Nomination Form and a deposit of $100 (cash, certified cheque, debit, credit card, or money order payable to Municipal District of Bonnyville) must be filed with the Returning Officer during the nomination period between January 1, 2021 and noon on September 20, 2021, at the M.D. Administration Office.
Please note that:
- The nomination form can only be accepted by the Returning Officer during the nomination period.
- Filing of the nomination form may be done in person.
- Someone other than the candidate may file the nomination form on the candidate’s behalf, but the candidate is responsible to ensure the nomination form is complete and is sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths before filing.
- Mailed, faxed, or emailed copies of the nomination form will not be accepted.
- Once the nomination form is accepted by the Returning Officer or their designate, the name of the candidate and the office they are seeking will be posted on the M.D. election website.
Information for candidates
Candidates are responsible for understanding all legislation concerning elections, including nomination, eligibility, campaigning restrictions, campaign finance and disclosure, election offences and prohibitions at voting stations.
A Candidate Information Package is under development that will provide prospective candidates with additional information about running for the M.D. Municipal Council. When finalized, this document will be available electronically on the M.D. election website and by paper copy at the M.D. Administration Office.
Click here for details on changes to the Local Authorities Election Act.
A Candidate's Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta (Alberta Municipal Affairs)
Election Bylaws
M.D. Bylaw 1662 Election Bylaw
M.D. Bylaw 1754 Election Bylaw Amendment
M.D. Bylaw 1692 Council Code of Conduct
Election-Related Policies
2A.022 Elections Campaigns Policy
Contact Us
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Esther Quiambao
Returning Officer
Email
Phone: 780-826-3171 ext. 9203
4905-50 Avenue
Bag 1010
Bonnyville, AB
T9N 2J7
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(except statutory holidays)
Important Documents
- Form 4 - M.D. - 2021 Municipal Election - Nomination Form
- Bylaw 1662 - Election Bylaw
- Bylaw No 1754 - Election Bylaw Amendment
- 2A.022 Election Campaigns Policy
- Bylaw 1692 - Council Code of Conduct
- Form 5 - M.D. - 2021 Municipal Election - Candidate Information Form
- Municipal Affairs Guide Running for Municipal Office in Alberta