County of Lethbridge

Lethbridge County is looking for individuals to assist with the 2021 Municipal Election.  

Workers will be paid $20/hr plus mileage ($0.59/km) and must be 18 years of age or older.

Individuals must be available for a full day (approx. 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) on Monday, October 18, Election Day, as well a ½ day, in-person advanced training session one to two weeks before Election Day to understand your role and responsibilities.

The deadline to apply is 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 17, 2021.

Please click the link for more information:

• Short- Term Casual Opportunity - Municipal Election Workers

According to Section 47 of the Local Authorities Election Act, a person is eligible to vote in an election held pursuant to this Act if the person:

• is at least 18 years old;
• is a Canadian citizen;
• resides in Alberta and the person's place of residence is located in the local jurisdiction on election day.

Click the link for more information: Voter ID Requirements

Click the photo or the link to view: Electoral Divisions Map

More information on voting station locations will be added soon.

Remember to bring proper identification with you to the voting station.  Click the link for ID requirements: Voter ID Requirements

The Nomination Period for the 2021 Municipal Election is January 1, 2021 to September 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.  Lethbridge County began accepting Nomination forms on January 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

Click the link to view: 2021 Local Election Nomination Period Notice

Click the links to view:

• Resources
  • 2021 Nomination Package- contains information on how to submit a nomination form, campaign disclosure requirements, Councillor roles and responsibilities, etc. This is an important document to read prior to submitting your nomination papers.
  • Q&A with Lethbridge County CAO- So, You Want to Run for Council- contains information on what to expect if you are elected as a Councillor
  • Videos from Rural Municipalities of Alberta/Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
    •           The joy of community-building: Why you should run for office 
    •           One vote, many voices: Skills councillors need
    •           Decisions, decisions!: What I wish I know before I was elected? 
    •           Timing is everything: Time commitment of being a councillor 
    •           The learning never ends: tips for getting up to speed as a councillor  
    •           Knowing your role: Governance versus administration 
    •           Mayors and reeves: What's their role? 
    •           Media Relations: tips for engaging with media 
    •           Communication is Key:  Communicating with residents and balancing priorities 
  • 2021 Local Election Information from the Province of Alberta
    • Election Overview
    • A Candidate's Guide: Running for Municipal Office in Alberta
    • What Every Councillor Needs to Know: a Council Members' Handbook
    • Pecuniary Interests for Municipal Councillors
  • Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA)
  • Alberta Jobs, Economy and Innovation has developed a video on Economic Development for Elected Officials

• Legislation and Policies
  • Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA)
    • LAEA Fact Sheets
  • Municipal Government Act (MGA)- the MGA is the primary legislation that governs municipalities
  • Lethbridge County Policy #166- Use of Municipal Resources for Election Campaigns
    

For more information, call (403) 328-5525 or click the link to send an e-mail: E-mail for Election information