2024 Municipal Election

Reeve

Division 1 Councillor

Division 3 Councillor

Division 5 Councillor

Following the close of Nominations for the office of REEVE, a by-election is called to fill the vacancy of Division 4 Councillor please see below for pertinent details.

DIVISION 4 NOMINATIONS

Opens: October 24, 2024 at 9:00am CST

Closes: November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm CST

ELECTION DAY:

Thursday December 19, 2024 - - Polls open 9:00AM CST to 8:00PM CST

ADVANCE POLL:

TBA

POLLING PLACE:

RM Office, 7 Danchuk Drive Crystal Springs, SK

REEVE NOMINATIONS

Click on the name to view nomination package of the candidate

Kevin Hawreschuk (former Div 4 Councillor)

Walter Plessl

ELECTION DAY:  

Wednesday November 13, 2024 - - Polls open 9:00AM CST to 8:00PM CST

ADVANCE POLL:  

Saturday November 9, 2024 -- Polls open 10:00AM CST to 4:00PM CST

POLLING PLACE:

RM Office, 7 Danchuk Drive Crystal Springs, SK

Resources

   Running For Municipal Council - Info Sheet - Gov of Sask - 2024

  Consider Running for Municipal Council - Citizen's Guide for Candidacy in Municipal Elections - Guide - Gov of Sask - 2024

   Video Series "Consider Running for Council" - four pre-recorded videos that break down the guide content into shorter video clips by topic.

• 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

Upcoming Election

Divisions 2, 4, 6 Councillors . . . . Mon. November 9, 2026*

*elections are the second Wednesday of November, every four years unless election day falls on a statutory holidays.  In that case, election day will be held on the Monday of that week

Term Of Office

Term of Office for each member of Council, including Reeve, is four (4) years - with 2 sets of staggered dates such that Elections are every two (2) years.  If a member resigns prior to their term of office expiring a by-election is called.

Roles & Responsibilities - Duties of Council

Council Members Handbook including the roles and responsibilities for Reeve, individual Councillors and the Municipality!

Section 92 of The Municipalities Act sets out the duties of a Councillor:

General duties of councillors

92  Councillors have the following duties:

1. to represent the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the municipality;
2. to participate in developing and evaluating the policies, services and programs of the municipality;
3. to participate in council meetings and council committee meetings and meetings of other bodies to which they are appointed by the council;
4. to ensure that administrative practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of council;
5. subject to the bylaws made pursuant to section 81.1, to keep in confidence matters discussed in private or to be discussed in private at a council or council committee meeting until discussed at a meeting held in public;
6. to maintain the financial integrity of the municipality;
7. to perform any other duty or function imposed on councillors by this or any other Act or by the council.

Candidate Eligibility

Persons eligible for nomination as a candidate in any Saskatchewan rural municipality must meet all the requirements listed below:

• Is at least 18 years of age or older on Election day; and 
• Is not disqualified pursuant to The Local Government Election Act 2015 or any other Act; and 
• Is a Canadian citizen at the time nomination papers are submitted; and 
• Has lived in Saskatchewan for at least 6 consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which nomination papers are submitted; and
• Resides in Saskatchewan; and
• Is eligible to vote in the RM.

   TIP: a candidate does not need to reside or own land in the division in which they seek office.  Candidates who are eligible to vote anywhere in the RM can run for office in any division, including Reeve.

Voter Eligibility

Persons eligible for voting in a municipal election must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years of age, and must meet one (1) of the following requirements:

• Has resided in the RM for at least 3 consecutive months immediately preceding the Election day; or
• Is the registered owner (or spouse) of property in the RM; or 
• Is the assessed person with respect to property (or spouse) in the RM; or 
• Is the C.E.O. of a duly incorporated co-operative, corporation or religious association that is assessed on the last revised assessment roll with respect to property in the RM that is not exempt from taxation.

Voters must fill out Form "R" Voter's Registration Form prior to receiving a ballot, which is their declaration of eligibility.  Click here to view the form.

Possible Outcomes

Following the withdrawal period ending, it will be determined whether or not a vote is required.

• In the case of one (1) candidate per office, each candidate will be declared as elected (no vote required).
• In the case where more than one (1) candidate per office is nominated, a vote will be held as scheduled
• In the case where no candidates are nominated for an office, a Notice of Call for Further Nominations will be posted.

Casting Your Vote

The RM of Invergordon has not established a mail-in ballot bylaw, all voting must be done in-person at either the Advanced Poll or on Election Day.

The RM Office is wheelchair accessible and all voters must adhere to the health & safety protocols currently in effect at the office.

Voters are entitled to vote for the Reeve and for the division Councillor in which they are eligible.  Tax Notices identify the division Councillor you are eligible to vote for.  Click here to read more information on how this is determined.

The process of voting can be described by the below flow-chart:

DRO = Deputy Returning Officer (an appointed election official for the RM), oversees voting procedures.

RO = Returning Officer (RM Administrator unless appointed otherwise), oversees all election proceedings and officials.

Declaration of Results

The Returning Officer shall publish a declaration of results following the close of polls on Election Day.  This will be published to the website and put up in the RM Office.

What Happens Next?

The Administrator will call the First Meeting of the new Council, within 30 days of the Election.  This may be as a special meeting in November, or it may wait for the scheduled meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of December.  New members of Council are required to complete an Oath of Office and another Public Disclosure Statement prior to enacting their municipal duties.  For this reason, it is typical for the First Meeting to be done shortly following the Election.

Questions?

Still have questions?  Email the RM at info@rm430.ca