Following: Notice of Nomination Day
Website: Candidate Package including Statement of Intent, Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance, Candidate Financial Information and Campaign Disclosure Statement and Financial Statement.
Key Dates:
Nomination Day: Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon
700 Parkins Avenue, Summer Village of Ross Haven
Advance Vote: Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
700 Parkins Avenue, Summer Village of Ross Haven
Election Day: Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.
700 Parkins Avenue, Summer Village of Ross Haven
Key Contacts:
Returning Officer: Emily House
780-914-0997 (emily@milestonemunicipalservices.ca)
Substitute Returning Officer: Janet Zaplotinsky
780-691-4465 (janet@milestonemunicipalservices.ca)
Nomination Information:
Nomination packages can be downloaded from the Summer Village of Ross Haven website. You can also download the required forms directly from the Municipal Affairs website, https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-election-forms.
There are a number of forms included in the Nomination Package, please note that these cannot be submitted electronically:
- Form 29 Notice of Intent – this is notice that you intend to run in the municipal election. This form can be handed in to the Returning Officer at any time. The latest it can be handed in is when your nomination is filed.
- Form 4 Nomination Paper & Candidates Acceptance – this form must be filled out entirely and include the signature of at least 5 eligible electors.
- Form 5 Candidate Financial Information – This must be handed in with your nomination papers.
- Form 26 Campaign Disclosure Statement & Financial Statement – this form must be handed in, by all candidates, no later than March 1, 2026.
Before completing and submitting a Notice of Intent, ensure that you are eligible to run as a candidate in the upcoming 2025 municipal election.
Candidate Eligibility:
Local Authority Elections Act (LAEA) s.12(h)
- To qualify for nomination as a councillor in a summer village, a person is not required to be a resident of the summer village but must be entitled to vote in the election and have been a resident of Alberta for the 12 consecutive months immediately preceding election day.
LAEA s.21
A person may be nominated in any election under the LAEA if the person:
- is eligible to vote in the election
- is not otherwise ineligible
Candidate Ineligibility:
LAEA s. 22
A person is ineligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election under the LAEA if:
- the person is the auditor of the local jurisdiction;
- the person is an employee of the local jurisdiction for which the election is to be held, unless the person has taken a leave of absence;
- the person is indebted to the municipality for taxes in default exceeding $50 (excluding indebtedness on current taxes, and indebtedness for arrears of taxes for which the person has entered into a consolidation agreement with the municipality);
- the person is indebted to the local jurisdiction for any debt equalling or exceeding $500 and is in default for more than 90 days;
- the person has, within the previous 10 years, been convicted of an offence under the LAEA, the Election Act, the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act, or the Canada Elections Act (Canada).
- the person, on nomination day, is employed by the Office of the Ombudsman, unless the person takes a leave of absence.
Nomination papers and associated forms will be accepted on Nomination Day from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.
If someone other than you is dropping off your paperwork, they must be your appointed Official Agent and the forms must be signed by a Commissioner of Oaths where applicable.
Training Requirements After Election:
Should you be successful in your candidacy and elected, there will be mandatory training for all newly elected officials. The training will focus on the roles, responsibilities, and the necessary skills required to perform effectively as a representative of the Summer Village. Dates for this training will be released when they have been confirmed.
Information & Resources:
Becoming a municipal elected official is a significant responsibility that shapes the future of local communities. Councillors have the power to make decisions affecting infrastructure, budgeting, economic development, and essential services, directly improving residents’ quality of life. Running for office is a rewarding way to serve your community, though it can be overwhelming. To help you navigate the election process and serving as a councillor, the following documents and legislation can be found https://www.alberta.ca/municipal-elections-overview.
Municipal Affairs – A Candidates Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta