Candidate Information | Town of Taber

Registration for Candidates

Please note that the Local Authorities Election Act requires all municipal candidates to register with the Municipality in which they intend to run before they accept any campaign contributions. The registration form that must be completed and filed with the Municipality before raising funds is available in the Candidate's Package.

Nomination Period

The Nomination Period for the 2023 Municipal By-Election will start July 7th, 2023.

If you are considering putting your name forth during the Nomination Period, please contact the Chief Returning Officer to make an appointment for nomination. Packages can be picked up at the Town Administration Office or by calling the Chief Returning Officer.

Nomination Day

Nomination Day for the Town of Taber municipal by-election is August 10th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Town Administration Building (A 4900 50th Street). Please watch this page for further updates.

Qualifications for Candidates

Criteria for Ineligibility

A person is ineligible to become a candidate under any of the following circumstances:

If you are auditor of the municipality
If you are an employee of the Town of Taber, unless granted a leave of abscence
If your property taxes are more than $50 in arrears or you are in default of more than 90 days for any debt in excess of $500 to the municipality
If you have, within the last 10 years, been convicted of an offence under the Local Authorities Election Act, the Election Act, the Election Finances and Contributions Disclosure Act or the Canada Elections Act.

Campaign Sign Rules

The Town of Taber Land Use Bylaw outlines the rules for campaign signs.

Any contraventions of the rules will be handled by the Returning Officer.

Any advertisement, according to Section 148 (5) LAEA, including Election signs, circular, pamphlet or other paper shall NOT be printed or distributed indicating or showing it to be marked for any candidate.

SHOULD CAMPAIGN SIGNS REMAIN POSTED AFTER THE INDICATED TIME FRAME, THE TOWN SHALL DIRECT THE SIGNS BE REMOVED WITH ALL COSTS BEING CHARGED BACK THE CORRESPONDING CANDIDATE.

Please note that no candidate of an election (or any member of the public) is authorized to use the Town's logo, crest, or any other trademarked and intellectual property of the Town of Taber without written consent of the municipality.

Advertising on Election Day

Candidate's Nomination Package

Additional Information

Municipal Government Act

Local Authorities Election Act

What are the roles and responsibilities of Council?

The Town of Taber Council fulfills the legislative function of the Town’s municipal government. The Council is responsible for establishing corporate policy and setting the strategic priority of Town staff for both short and long term goals. To learn more about the roles of Council, please visit these links:

Does the Town have a ward system?

Can I use the Town logo and/or crest in my campaign materials?

No. The Town's official logo and crest are copyrighted by the Town of Taber. Those who use the logo without the Town of Taber's express written consent are infringing on the Town's copyright, and this includes campaigners.

All Town of Taber logos, crests, graphic design elements, digital content, and designed visual identifiers are property of the Town of Taber. Unless an authorized party is given express written permission from the Town of Taber, anyone using those elements for private use are infringing on the Town's copyright.

If you see a candidate using the Town of Taber's logo in their materials, please contact the Returning Officer.

Does the Town list election platforms for candidates?

Where can I find election platforms?

Is there going to be an election debate or forum?

Further Resources for Candidates

The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) has compiled a number of resources for potential candidates. Topics range from how to run, media relations, communications, skills needed, and the roles of different elected officials are all covered.

Check out the resources here.

Resources for Women Running for Office

There are a number of resources and initiatives to help remove barriers for women considering entering politics. The resources are available by clicking the links below:

Alberta Urban Municipalities Association

The Alberta Municipalities Association has compiled a number of resources available for women who are considering running for office. You can view the AMA's "Women in Municipal Government Hub" here.

Equal Voice

Equal Voice is a national, bilingual, multi-partisan organization dedicated to electing more women to all levels of political office in Canada. See their website and find more resources here. They also have a Campaign School to "equip women with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to run for political office in Canada."

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

The FCM has a number of resources available for women considering running for local government here.

Ready for Her

Initially prepared for the 2017 election, the Government of Alberta created a number of videos with women in politics, to provide insight and inspiration for other women seeking the same. You can view the playlist of videos here.

Diversity Resources for Candidates

The Town of Taber is providing links to help people of diverse backgrounds who are considering running for office. Diverse candidates are able to provide different perspectives that can assist Councils in making decisions for the whole community.

While these resources are written with citizens from diverse ethnic backgrounds in mind, all candidates are welcome to use the resources, and the Town of Taber encourages every person considering running in the election to avail themselves of the information.

In addition, please note that while a number of the resources are aimed at federal elections, diversity in the workplace, or are general links to information on diversity, the information may be useful for municipal candidates.

Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Elections Canada: Electoral Insight – Electoral Participation of Ethnocultural Communities

Operation Black Vote Canada

The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity

Government of Canada: Diversity and Inclusion in the Public Service

CBC Opinion Piece: "Why Diversity Matters in our Politics- And What Can be Done to Support It