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Prospective Candidate’s Handbook

The Prospective Candidate's Handbook has been developed to provide prospective candidates with information about running for Sturgeon County Council. Paper copies of the Handbook are available for pick-up at the Sturgeon County Centre.

Nomination Dates

While staff endeavor to accommodate prospective candidates filing nominations, we encourage them to make an appointment with the Returning Officer.

Information regarding the nomination process is including in the Prospective Candidate’s Handbook.

Sturgeon County supports consistency in its communication with all candidates. Through the Elections Campaign Policy, a process has been established for handling candidate information requests that will allow candidates to be provided access to the same information. If any candidate submits a request for information about City programs or services, a reply will be provided via email to all candidates. Requests for information may be made in writing to election@sturgeoncounty.ca.

Sturgeon County will make every reasonable effort to provide a response to candidates; however, as the by-election draws near, time may not permit a response. Questions that are complex in nature or must be treated in accordance with privacy legislation may be clarified by Administration and it may be recommended that the candidate submit a request in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Campaign Finances, Contributions and Disclosure

Candidates must reconcile their campaign finances and submit Form 26, Campaign Disclosure Statement to Sturgeon County on or before January 15, 2019. Campaign disclosure statements are public documents, may be inspected by any person upon request during regular business hours and will be posted on the Sturgeon County website.

Campaign surpluses from candidates of the City’s 2019 municipal by-election must be received by the municipality on or before January 15, 2019.

Further information is provided in the Prospective Candidate’s Handbook. For more information, see Part 5.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act .