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Elections

Municipal elections occur every four years on the third Monday in October. The next municipal election will be held on October 18, 2021.

Information on this website will be updated periodically to reflect any changes to legislation and to inform citizens of the electoral process.

Information for Candidates

Municipal leaders take on an important leadership role in our community. The professional and life skills as well as experience of municipal leaders help shape policy and decision making for our region. There is a significant time commitment involved.

  • Municipal candidates for the 2021 Election will find important information on the Municipal Affairs website.

To receive election updates and other relevant election information, interested candidates are asked to fill out the following form.

Potential Candidate Contact Information Form

For more detailed information, please review our Candidate Guide.

Candidate Guide to Municipal Elections

More information for Candidates follows:

Offices of Mayor and Councillor

There are 11 positions on Council: the Mayor, who is elected at large, and 10 Councillors, who are elected under a ward system as follows:

Ward 1 (Fort McMurray)

6 Councillors

Ward 2 (Fort Chipewyan, Fort Fitzgerald, Fort McKay)

2 Councillors

Ward 3 (Draper, Saprae Creek Estates)

1 Councillor

Ward 4 (Anzac, Conklin, Gregoire Lake Estates, Janvier)

1 Councillor

Nomination Information

You can run as a candidate for mayor, councillor or school board member. Nomination papers must be filed between January 4 and September 20, 2021, at noon. These forms can be found online on the Municipal Affairs website.

  • To make an appointment to file your Nomination for Mayor and Councillors, and the Fort McMurray Public School Trustees, please call 780-743-7001 or email elections@rmwb.ca.
  • To make arrangements to file your Nomination for the Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Separate School Trustees, please call 780-799-5700.
School Board Candidate Information
If you are intending to run for your local school board, find relevant information at School Board trustee elections information.
Key Election Dates

Date

Event

January 4, 2021 – September 20, 2021

Nomination Period

During regular business hours.

Nominations are filed during this period during regular business hours until 12 noon on September 20, 2021.

Monday, September 20, 2021

Election Signs

12:00 noon

Election signs may be installed starting at 12:00 noon.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Deadline for Withdrawal of Nomination

12:00 noon

Nominations may be withdrawn by written notification to the Returning Officer by 12:00 noon.

October 2021

Advance Vote Days

Details on Advance Voting will be released in September 2021.

Monday, October 18, 2021

Election Day

9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Unofficial results will be released as they become available after the voting stations close.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Removal of Election Signs

8:00 p.m.

Removal of election signs, including all supporting structures, must be completed by 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 22, 2021

Official Election Results

12:00 noon

Returning Officer will post the official election results and declare the candidate(s) who received the highest number of votes to be elected.

Thursday March 1, 2022

4:30 p.m.

Deadline for Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements

 

Candidates for the 2021 Municipal Election shall file Campaign Disclosure Statements on or before March 1, 2022.

Candidate Information Sessions

Candidate Information Sessions may be offered by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo prior to Nomination Day and details would be posted at www.rmwb.ca/elections.

Candidate Orientation Training Sessions may be offered through Municipal Affairs and would be announced at a later date.

Local Authorities Election Act changes

In December 2018, Bill 23 – An Act to Renew Local Government in Alberta was passed and in July 2020, Bill 29 – Local Authorities Election Amendment Act, was passed. Both acts made changes to how municipal elections are conducted in Alberta.

  • Municipal Affairs is available to answer questions on the legislative changes and the impacts on campaigns in municipal elections. Please call 780-427-2225.
  • For more information on the changes please review the fact sheets from Municipal Affairs.

 

This information is intended to assist potential candidates for the October 18, 2021 election, has no legislative sanction and is not inclusive of all the information related to the office of Mayor and Councillor, election procedures and election legislation. It is not a substitute for legal advice. It is recommended that you obtain a copy of the Local Authorities Election Act and other relevant legislation.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to read and understand all legislation concerning elections and to seek legal and accounting advice from professionals or to contact Municipal Affairs regarding requirements under provincial legislation.

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