Welcome to the Summer Village of Nakamun Park Byelection 2024 resource page for electors, prospective nominees and election candidates. Located on this page you will find information related to each of the important steps in the local authority (municipal) election process, including links to the provincial legislation and municipal election regulations, various forms, and details on the time and location of election related activities.
Important Dates | Contacts | Nomination Notice, Forms & Results | Election Notice & Results | Reference Material
IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES
Prospective Candidates Municipal Governance Q&A – Wed. April 17th, 2024 7 pm – 9 pm
(Admin Office 2317 TWP Rd. 545 in Lac Ste. Anne County; virtual attendance on request).
Nomination Day – Saturday April 27th, 2024 10:00am to noon
(5563A Nakamun Drive, Public Works Shop)
Advance Vote – Saturday May 18th, 2024 10:00am to 2:00pm
(5563A Nakamun Drive , Public Works Shop)
Election Day – Saturday May 25th, 2024 10:00am to 7:00pm
(5563A Nakamun Drive, Public Works Shop)
APPOINTMENT OF RETURNING OFFICER & STAFF CONTACTS
Returning Officer – Dwight Darren Moskalyk – 780-967-0271 (Form 1 Oath of Returning Officer)
Substitute Returning Officer – Diane Wannamaker – 780-967-0271 (Form 2 Oath of Substitute Returning Officer)
Election related Questions? Contact the Administration Office at 780-967-0271 or email us at cao@svnakamun.com.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY, FORMS & RESULTS
Notice of Nomination Day
Nomination Day will be on Saturday April 27th, 2024 at the Summer Village Public Works Shop, located at 5563A Nakamun Drive (click to view the Notice of Nomination Day Mailout). In keeping with the Act, Nomination Day will run from 10:00am until 12:00noon, and nominations will not be received outside of this time. If you are interested in running as a candidate, but cannot be in the village to file your completed nomination package in person, you can appoint an official agent to act on your behalf and complete this step.
Nomination Forms
Any party interested in becoming a candidate in this byelection must complete and submit the Nomination Package, including the filing of completed Form 4 and Form 5, below, on Nomination Day:
- Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance – Form 4 (click to download*)
- Candidate Financial Information – Form 5 (click to download*)
*Forms can be retrieved using the links above or can be collected from the municipal office by requesting same through the Returning Officer. If downloading off the website, please click the link, save the file to your desktop and then “open with” Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat to see the fillable version.
Nomination Day Results
- Unofficial Results of Nomination Day
- Official Results of Nomination Day – Election by Acclamation Notice
NOTICE OF ELECTION
If at the close of Nomination Day the Returning Officer has received more nominations than there are vacancies on council, an election will be required. If an election is required, additional notification to the electors will be issued, and this page will be updated for quick reference regarding same.
- Notice of Election
ELECTION RESULTS
- Unofficial Election Results
- Official Election Results
HANDY REFERENCE MATERIALS FOR MUNICIPAL COUNCILLORS & ELECTORS
Participating in the electoral process is important, whether you let your name stand as a candidate or simply make time to cast your ballot, navigating the everchanging election landscape can be challenging – especially as the primary regulations speak to both general provisions and special considerations afforded to summer villages. In this section, we will share important election material and resources for candidates and electors to help them through the process.
Government of Alberta – Municipal Election Website – This is a great go-to reference for all election related material and enquiries, including links to municipal advisers and ministry staff. Go to: https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview for more info!
Local Authorities Election Act (click to open) – This is the principle framework for regulating municipal elections in Alberta. While many provisions are universal to all local authorities in the province, Section 12 highlights some special considerations granted to summer villages (including Nakamun Park) relating to how and when we hold elections/byelections, and eligibility for candidates and electors.
Municipal Government Act (click to open) – This is the principle framework for governing municipalities in the Province of Alberta. Any prospective candidate should take care to review the Act as part of their election to-dos. Elected officials are required to take training shortly after their election, and much of that education is focused on knowing and apply the rules and regulation set out in the MGA.
A Candidate’s Guide: Running for Municipal Office (click to open) – This resource was development by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs in the Government of Alberta. Although the most current iteration (from 2020) has a few peculiarities related to the unique COVID climate of that time, this resource document remains a great overview to the process of elections in Alberta and the roles and responsibilities of elected officials during their term in office. Anyone interested in running for office should take some time to go over this document.
Roles and Responsibilities of Municipal Councillors (click to open) – Get a better feel for what the job of municipal councillor involves – check out this link for more information: https://www.alberta.ca/roles-and-responsibilities-of-municipal-officials
What Every Councillor Needs to Know: A Council Members Handbook (click to open) – Another great resource developed by the government of Alberta to help elected officials navigate their way through local authority management of governance.