PLEASE NOTE: The material that follows is provided for information only. This summary is not intended to replace the candidate’s responsibility to read and understand this legislation, or to seek appropriate advice from professionals as required. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that their campaign complies with all official statutes and regulations.
Municipal Election – Monday, October 18, 2021
The Local Authorities Election Act specifies that a general election shall be held every 4th year.
The general Municipal Election will be held in the Town of Olds on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Olds. This election will fill seven (7) seats; one for Mayor and six Councillors.
For more information:
Marcie McKinnon, Returning Officer
Town of Olds – 403-507-3242
Email: legislative@olds.ca
Running for Office (Municipal Election October 18, 2021)
Nomination Hours
The Returning Officer or designate will receive nominations of candidates for the local jurisdiction election during regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from January 4, 2021 to September 17, 2021 and on Monday, September 20, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. until Noon, at the Town of Olds Municipal Building located 4512 46 Street, Olds, Alberta.
COVID RESTRICTIONS
At this time appointments are required to drop off or pick up anything regarding the Municipal Election.
Please call 403-507-3242 to make arrangements.
Candidates
It is official that the following persons have filed Nomination Papers for the Town of Olds Municipal Election:
Name - Seat
| Key Dates | |
Nomination Period Nomination Day Withdrawal Period Advance Votes
Election Day Official Results Released Swearing In Ceremony & Organizational Meeting Campaign Disclosure filing date | January 4, 2021 to September 17, 2021 September 20, 2021 (8:30 am to noon) September 20-21, 2021 (noon to noon) October 1, 2021 (4 pm to 8 pm) October 2, 2021 (10 am to 2 pm) October 18, 2021 (8 pm to 8 pm) October 22, 2021 October 25, 2021 at 6 pm March 1, 2022 |
Town of Olds Election Information
- 2021 Prospective Candidate Information Package
- Release of Candidate Information Form
- Town of Olds – 2021 Election Bylaw 2020-18
- Town of Olds – Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 2018-01
- 2021 Election Day Schedule
- Nomination Day
- Advanced Voting Days & Identification Requirements
Alberta Municipal Affairs Election Information
- A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
- Accountability and transparency amendments
- Campaign finance and contribution disclosure amendments
- Frequently asked questions
- General clarifying and technical amendments
- municipal elections overview
- Questions and answers
- Third party advertising amendments
- Voter accessibility amendments
- Form 4 – Nomination Paper & Candidate’s Acceptance
- FORM 5 – CANDIDATE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- Form 11 - Enumerator, Candidate oR Official Agent Proof of Identification for Section 52 Access
- Form 12 - Campaign Worker Proof of Identification - pre-filled
- Form 16 - Statemement of Scrutineer or Official Agent
- Form 22 - Request for Special Ballot Package - Pre-filled
Legislation - Acts
- Alberta Election Act
- Alberta Election FinanceS and Contributions Disclosure Act
- Local Authorities Election Act
- Ministerial Order regarding changes to election forms
- Municipal Government Act
Any person wanting a complete copy of these Acts or any other piece of legislation should contact:
Alberta Queen’s Printer
10611 – 98 Avenue; 5th Floor Park Plaza
Edmonton AB T5K 2P7
780-427-4952
www.qp.alberta.ca
Other Information/References
You may find more information on municipalities and elected officials’ general duties on the
following websites:
In accordance with section 147.4(1) of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), all candidates are required to file campaign disclosure statements with the Returning Officer or Secretary of the local jurisdiction, by March 1, 2022.
- FORM 26 – CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENT and FINANCIAL STATEMENT - Coming Soon
For more information:
Marcie McKinnon, Returning Officer
Town of Olds – 403-507-3242
Email: legislative@olds.ca