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Local Elections

The Municipal Government Act (MGA) and the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) defines and governs local municipal elections. Municipal elections take place every four (4) years unless otherwise posted. The next municipal election is 2021.

The Town has five (5) elected officials. Each year during the Organizational meeting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor are appointed.

If you are interested in running for office you can prepare yourself by:

Read and review legislation in the MGA. This will help you understand your future role and powers of authority.
Ask the current Mayor and Council about their experience as an elected official.
Attend the Town’s council meetings as an observer.
Learn about the Town's strategic priorities.
Review the municipal election package.
Familiarize yourself with plans and policies approved by the Town.
Take a course offered through the Elected Officials Education Program

2017 General Election Results

Position	Name	Number of Votes	Declared Elected	Incumbent
Councillor	Andy Beaton	143
Councillor	Gerald Gouin	67
Councillor	Annette Hammond	208	X
Councillor	Pat Hills	197	X	X
Councillor	Trina Jones	161	X	X
Councillor	Fred Malott	222	X
Councillor	Carol Tremblay	222	X	X

Detailed election results can be found here.

General Election Information

Voter Eligibility

You are eligible to vote if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

At least 18 years of age
Canadian citizen
Lived in Alberta for six (6) consecutives months immediately preceding Election Day
Resident of the Town of Legal
Provided the required proof of eligibility as required by Section 53 of the LAEA.

Candidate Eligibility

You are eligible to run as a candidate if you meet ALL of the following criteria:

Eligible to vote (explained above)
Resident of the local jurisdiction for the six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day
Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified

Candidate Ineligibility

You are ineligible to run as a candidate if any one or all of the following criteria apply:

If you are the auditor of the municipality
If your property taxes are more than $50 in arrears (excluding indebtedness on current taxes, and indebtedness for arrears of taxes for which the person has entered into a consolidation agreement with the municipality)
If you are in default for any other debt to the municipality in excess of $500 for more than 90 days
If within the previous 10 years you have been convicted of an offense under the LAEA or Canada Elections Act.

If you hold other positions such as judge, Member of Parliament, Senator, Member of the Legislation Assembly, or an employee of the municipality you are subject to resign or take a leave of absence from your position. Ensure you refer to the LAEA for more information.