Mackenzie County is divided into ten electoral areas called wards. Each ward has a Councillor that has been elected by citizens within his/her ward boundaries. Each Council member serves a four-year term. The elected Council then elects a Reeve and Deputy Reeve from within, on an annual basis.

NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible for nomination in a municipal election if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • you are eligible to vote in this election
  • you are a resident of Mackenzie County AND the Ward, for six consecutive months immediately preceding Nomination Day
  • you are not otherwise ineligible or disqualified
  • See Section 22 of the Local Authorities Election Act for Ineligibility of Candidates.

VOTER ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible to vote in a municipal election if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

  • you are 18 years of age or over
  • you are a Canadian citizen
  • you live in Alberta
  • you are a resident of Mackenzie County and the Ward on Election Day
  • you have acceptable voter identification
  • you have not voted in this election before
  • you sign a declaration that you meet these qualifications

Voter Identification

In order to vote in a municipal election, you must produce identification for inspection as required by section 53 of the Local Authorities Election Act, and as outlined in the Government of Alberta’s Voter Identification Requirements. The required identification must be one or more of the following:

  • One piece of photo identification issued by a Canadian government or agency which includes the elector’s name and current address (i.e. Operator/Driver’s License or Government Photo Identification Card (for non-driver’s); or
  • One piece of identification authorized by the Chief Electoral Officer under the Election Act indicating the elector’s name and current address (i.e. Government cheque or cheque stub; property tax notice; insurance policy or coverage card; utility bill, etc.).

The Attestation of Identity and Ordinary Residence for Tenant Elector Form may be used by renters to prove residency for the purposes of voting at the election.

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Note: The above is condensed information provided as assistance to the public only. For the exact wording of the legislation, please refer to the Local Authorities Election Act.