Municipal Election

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Running for Municipal Council? Download the required forms and resources below:

• Nomination papers (includes public disclosure/declaration papers and all required documents)
• Guide for Public Disclosure
• Citizens Guide for Candidacy in Municipal Elections

Physical Nomination packages may be obtained at:
Shaunavon Town Office, 401 – Third Street West

Nominations will be received by the undersigned during regular business hours (weekdays, 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.) from the 16th day of September 2024 through the 9th day of October, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• In person at the Town Office, 401 Third Street West in Shaunavon; or
• via e-mail to shaunavon3@sasktel.net; or
• via regular mail to: Town of Shaunavon, Returning Officer David Hutten, Box 820, Shaunavon, SK, S0N 2M0; or
• via Facsimile addressed to the Returning Officer David Hutten to (306) 297-2608

Please confirm by telephone to (306) 297-2605 if submitting nominations in any manner other than personal service. Any nominations received incomplete or after 4:00 p.m., Wednesday October 9th will not be accepted.

Municipal candidates must be:

• 18 years of age on election day;
• a Canadian citizen;
• eligible to be nominated as provided for in The Local Government Election Act;
• a resident of Saskatchewan for at least 6 consecutive months prior to submitting the nomination paper;
• a resident of Shaunavon, or own land now in the municipality, for at least 3 consecutive months prior to submitting the nomination paper.

Consider Running for Council Video Series - 4 videos that break down the guide:

• Democratic Governance, Purpose of a Municipality, and the Role of Council
• Learn more about your Municipality, Considerations before Running for Council, Time Commitment and Responsibilities
• Key Standards and Values and Responsible Conduct of Council Members
• How to Run for Council, Campaigning and Key Documents after being elected