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2025 Municipal Election
2025 Village of Chauvin General Election
The next regular Municipal General Election will take place on
Monday, October 20, 2025.
The Nomination Period for the 2025 Municipal General Election is
January 1, 2025 - 12:00 p.m. to September 22, 2025 for the following offices:​
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Councillor - 5 Vacancies
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Individuals interested in running for a vacant position in the Municipal Election are encouraged to review all the below information on running for office. Individuals looking to file their Nomination Papers are invited to make an appointment with Lisa Waters, Returning Officer,
to ensure your availability.
For further information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Lisa Waters, Returning Officer at 780-858-3881 or info@villageofchauvin.ca
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The Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) governs elections for Alberta’s local jurisdictions, including Calgary City Council and Calgary School Boards. Prospective candidates should refer to the LAEA for complete details on the nomination process and obtain legal advice regarding the full extent of their obligations.
Important Dates
Nominations Open: January 2, 2025
Nominations Close: September 22, 2025 at Noon
Election Day: Monday, October 20, 2025
Steps to become a candidate
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1 - Check eligibility
Review eligibility requirements for all
canidates.
2 - Notice of intent to be nominated
For those intending to accept campaign contributions and/or incur expenses.
3 - File nomination
File your nomination with the Returning Officer at the Village Office by
September 22, 2025, at noon.
1. Check you eligibility
Who can be a candidate
All candidates must be eligible to vote and:
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Have been a resident of the local jurisdiction for the six months leading up to Nomination Day.
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Not otherwise be ineligible or disqualified.​
More information about candidate eligibility is outlined in the Local Authorities Election Act. Councillors candidates do not have to be a resident of the ward if they wish to represent.
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Voter Eligibility
To be eligible to vote, an elector must be:
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18 years old;
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A Canadian Citizen;
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A resident in Alberta; and
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The elector's place of residence must be located in the local jurisdiction on election day
(Section 47 of the Local Authorities Election Act)
For more information please visit www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview.aspx.
2. Notice of intent to be nominated
Notice Requirement
Individuals who intend to incur campaign expenses or receive campaign contributions in anticipation of being nominated as a candidate are required to file a notice with the Returning Officer.
Submit the notice in writing and include the following:
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full name, address and contact information of the individual;
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address of the place or places where records of the individual are maintained;
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address of the place to which communications may be sent;
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names and addresses of the financial institutions where campaign contributions will be deposited; and
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names of the individuals with signing authority for each campaign account above.
The Returning Officer will confirm acceptance of all notices received.
Submit the Notice of Intent to be Nominated
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The notice of intent to be nominated can be submitted in one of the following ways:
Email: info@villageofchauvin.ca
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Mail:
Village of Chauvin
Attn: Returning Officer
Box 160
Chauvin, Alberta T0B 0V)
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In-person: 216 Main Street, Chauvin
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3. File nomination
Nomination Requirements
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The following items are required for your nomination to be complete:
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​FORM 4: Nomination Paper and Candidate's Acceptance Form - Completed, along with a minimum of five elector signatures. These electors must be residents of the local jurisdiction on the date they signed the form and must be eligible to vote in the election
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​FORM 5: Candidate Information
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The Returning Officer shall not accept the following
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a nomination that is not completed in the prescribed form;
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a nomination that is not signed by at least five electors required to sign the form;
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a nomination that is not sworn or affirmed by the person nominated
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Notice Requirement
Individuals who intend to incur campaign expenses or receive campaign contributions in anticipation of being as a candidate are required to file a notice wit the Returning Officer.
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Submit the notice in writing and include the following:
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full name, address and contact information of the individual;
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address of the place or places where records of the individual are maintained;
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address of the place to which communications may be sent;
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names and addresses of the financial institutions where campaign contributions will be deposited; and
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names of the individuals with signing authority for each campaign account above.
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The Returning Officer will confirm acceptance of all notices received.
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File Nomination​
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Deadline: You must file your nomination on or before Nomination Day on Sept. 22, 2025 at noon.
Another person may file the nomination on your behalf. However, you are responsible for ensuring the nomination is accurate and complete.
File your nomination (with completed forms and deposit payment, if applicable) by mail, courier, or in-person appointment:
Mail or Courier:
Village of Chauvin
Attn: Returning Officer
Box 160
Chauvin, Alberta T0B 0V0
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In-person appointment:
216 Main Street, Chauvin, Alberta
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Returning Officer - Lisa Waters
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Please Note:
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As per the MGA, Councillor Orientation Training is now mandatory, please see Orientation Training below for additional information on when this mandatory training is.
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Additional Important Information
Acclamation
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If a candidate is elected by acclamation, the Returning Officer declares the person to be elected following the close of nominations on September 22, 2025.
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Public Access to Nomination Documents
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Members of the public may view nomination documents in-person and under supervision at the Village office.
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Mailing addresses of candidates and their official agent will be blacked out from documents before they are made available to the public.
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Time Commitment for Councillors
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​Do I need to quit my current job if elected as a councillor for the Village of Chauvin?
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The term of office for a councillor is four years. While not deemed a full-time or even part-time position, Councillors are expected to attend monthly councillor meetings, board meetings, and possible special local events, all of which can take place either during the day or in the evenings.
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Withdrawal of Nomination
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The last day to formally withdraw is noon on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.
After this date, your name will appear on the ballot. From there, you are responsible for informing voters of your withdrawal.
To withdraw your nomination, you must submit a written statement to the Returning Officer. Withdrawals will not be accepted if you have been declared elected by acclamation.
Withdrawal notices are final. If you withdraw, then change your mind, you must submit a new nomination.
A written withdrawal statement can be submitted in one of the following ways:
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Email: info@villageofchauvin.ca
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Mail:
Village of Chauvin
Box 160
Chauvin, Alberta T0B 0V0
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In-person: 216 Main Street, Chauvin, Alberta
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Click here to learn more about Councillors responsibilities!
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Council Code of Conduct; Bylaw 2018-01
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Amendment Council Code of Conduct; Bylaw 2019-03​​​​​​​​​
Councillor Orientation Training
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Councillor Orientation is now a mandatory requirement and is required, as per the MGA:
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201.1 (1) A municipality, in accordance with the regulations, must offer, and each councillor must attend, orientation training
(a) on the following topics, to be held prior to or on the same day as the first organizational meeting following a general election required by section 192, or in the case of a councillor elected at a by-election, on or before the day that councillor takes the oath of office:
(i) role of municipalities in Alberta;
(ii) municipal organization and function;
(iii) roles and responsibilities of council and councillors;
(iv) the municipality's code of conduct;
(v) roles and responsibilities of the chief administrative officer and staff.
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The first orientation training will take place on Tuesday, October 27, 2025 in Wainwright. This is a mandatory attend for ALL councillor's, so those that plan to run, please make sure you have this date available. Failure to attend this training will result in your disqualification as a councillor.
The second session must be done on or before the first regularly scheduled council meeting and can be done by the Chief Administrative Officer.
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Municipal Affairs have released a set of video to help prospective candidates understand the role and commitment. The YouTube videos can be seen HERE.
CONTACT US
Lisa Waters, Returning Officer
216 Main Street
Chauvin, AB T0B 0V0
Office: 780-858-3881
info@villageofchauvin.ca
Village of
Chauvin
