Nomination period opens: Monday, January 4, 2021 Nomination period closes: Monday, September 20, 2021 at 12 p.m..
Nominations for Mayor or Councillors will be accepted by the Returning Officer from Monday, January 4, 2021 until 12 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. Prospective candidates filling their nominations must schedule an appointment with the Returning Officer.
As per the Local Authority Elections Act Section 10, within 48 hours of the close of nominations on Nomination Day, the Returning Officer shall post or cause to be posted at the local jurisdiction office the names of all candidates that have been nominated and the offices for which they were nominated.
Election signs can be displayed as of August 22, 2021 and must be removed by 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2021 as per the Town of Devon Land Use Bylaw and the Government of Alberta Guidelines for the Installation of Election Signs.
The Town of Devon logos and images cannot be used by individuals outside the Town of Devon organization as per the Municipal Governement Act (MGA), Section 559.
Unauthorized use of heraldic emblems Section 559, No person may use the heraldic emblem of the municipality or anything that is intended to resemble the heraldic emblem without the permission of council.
If you have any further questions regarding the Election Act, please contact the Returning Officer.
Any inquiries regarding the Town of Devon's municipal election can be directed to:
Tony Kulbisky Returning Officer p: 780-987-8301 e: TKulbisky@devon.ca
Melanie Crothers Substitute Returning Officer p: 780-987-8310 e: MCrothers@devon.ca