Running for Office
Medicine Hat Public School Division promotes and encourages its interested citizens to run for the office of elected school board trustee. The Division is committed to providing an environment that will give all candidates fair access to the electorate.
Become a Trustee
The Local Authorities Election Act, states that a person is eligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election under this Act if on nomination day the person
(a) is eligible to vote
(b) has been a resident of the local jurisdiction for 6 consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, and
(c) is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified
DISCLAIMER: It is the candidate’s responsibility to read and understand the legislation, or to seek appropriate legal or accounting advice from professionals as required. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that their campaign complies with all provincial laws.
Filing a Nomination Form
Nomination Form Candidate Information Form
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The nomination period for the 2021 general election begins on January 1, 2021 and runs until 12:00 pm on nomination day, which is Monday, September 20, 2021.
Candidates who seek nomination for school board trustee must read the 2021 School Board Elections Information Package in full and complete the Nomination Form and the Candidate Information Form. Nomination forms must be signed by at least five electors. These electors must be residents of the school board on the date they signed the form, and they must be eligible to vote in the election.
Candidates can file their nomination papers with the returning officer by visiting the City of Medicine Hat at 3rd Floor, City Hall, 580 1st St SE Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E6 during regular business hours. Candidates can pick up paper copy of the required forms by visiting the returning officer’s office.
Contact
Angela Cruickshank, Returning Officer
403.529.8234 | angcru@medicinehat.ca
City of Medicine Hat – City Hall, 580 1st SE Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A8E6
403.529.8234 | angcru@medicinehat.ca
Jerry Labossiere, MHPSD Secretary Treasurer
403.527.6728 | jerry.labossiere@sd76.ab.ca
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