General elections in Saskatchewan are held every four years. Elections for Town of Battleford are held to elect a mayor and 6 councillors. More details for candidates and voters will be posted once available.
To
be nominated for an elected position, a person must file nomination papers with
the Town of Battleford interim nomination officer.
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Nomination Period is Thursday, September 19, 2024 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Nomination
papers will be accepted by the interim nomination officer from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday from Thursday, September 19, 2024, through Tuesday,
October 8, 2024, and from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
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Below are general guidelines for those interested in running for the office of a member of Town Council.
Qualifications for Members of Council:
- At least 18 years of age on the day of the election;
- Canadian citizen at the time of submitting the nomination paper;
- Not be disqualified under the The Local Government Election Act or any other Act;
- Has resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date the nomination paper is submitted;
- Has resided in the Town of Battleford, or on land now in the municipality, for at least three consecutive months immediately preceding the date the nomination paper is submitted.
Disqualifications for Members of Council:
- A judge or a court
- An auditor or solicitor of the Town
An employee of the Town of Battleford, may seek nomination if he/she has first obtained a leave of absence in accordance with Subsection 2-54(2)(a) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act.
Mayor and Town Council Candidate Nomination Package
View the Candidate Nomination Package and Public Disclosure Statement
To be nominated for an elected position, a person must file nomination papers with the Town of Battleford interim nomination officer. The period by which nominations will be received is Thursday, September 19, 2024 to Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Nomination papers will be accepted by the interim nomination officer from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday from Thursday, September 19, 2024, through Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
All forms are in prescribed format and must be completed in full. Nomination papers for mayor or councillor must:
- State the name and street address of the person being nominated and the office for which they are being nominated.
- State the name and street address of each nominator.
- Be signed by at least five (5) voters of the Town of Battleford.
- Contain the signed candidate's acceptance of nomination witnessed by two (2) people; and
- Be accompanied by a completed Public Disclosure Statement.
Other requirements of the nomination paper:
- Only one person can be nominated for the election on each nomination paper,
- A voter may sign the nomination papers of more than one person.
- Candidates cannot nominate themselves; and
- No person can be nominated as both mayor and councillor of the Town of Battleford.
The Returning Officer, interim nomination officer, or designate is not eligible to witness the candidate's acceptance of nomination.
Nomination papers may be submitted to the interim nomination officer by:
- In person at Town Hall at 92 - 23rd Street West, Battleford SK, by the candidate or person acting on behalf of the candidate.
- Registered or ordinary mail to the Town of Battleford, Box 40, Battleford, SK, S0M 0E0
- Fax at 306-937-2450, or
- Email at admin@battleford.ca
Nomination papers may be submitted during the Nomination Period and on Nomination Day on the dates and times as previously indicated.
When the completed nomination papers are filed with the interim nomination officer, a receipt shall be issued to the candidate or their agent. All nomination papers, including attachments filed with the interim nomination officer, are open to inspection by any person. Copies will be posted on the Town Hall bulletin board, on the Town's website and will be provided to anyone requesting a copy.
A person who has been nominated may withdraw their nomination by filing with the interim nomination officer, a prescribed form, signed by the nominated person and two witnesses. The deadline to request to withdraw a nomination must be filed by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Candidate's information printed on the ballots will be based on information provided on the candidate's nomination acceptance form. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure this information is accurate and complete.
The Town of Battleford's election team is preparing to hold Town of Battleford's local government election on November 13, 2024, and will open at 9:00 am and close at 8:00 pm.Where to to Vote: Alex Dillabough Centre, 432 27th Street
Who Can Vote?
You are eligible to vote if you meet the following criteria:
- You are a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age on the day of the election
- You have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months
- You are a resident of Town of Battleford or you have owned assessable land within the municipality for at least three consecutive months.
What do I Need to Note?
When you go to vote, you must bring either:
- One piece of government-issued phot ID that shows your name, address and photo, OR
- Two pieces of government-issued ID that show you name and at least one must have your address
The Nomination Period is between Thursday, September 19, 2024, and Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
Names of who is running will be published on this page as candidates file their completed Nomination Forms during the Nomination Period. More details are posted on Town Hall foyer billboard.
CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL
Clayton Lazar
Judy Pruden
Doug Laing
Shelley Boutin-Gervais
Randall Cote
Josh Pernala
Kevin Russell
Mark Coleman
David George
CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR
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