For anyone considering running for the vacant seat on Lloydminster City Council, the nomination package is now available for the Feb. 13, 2024 by-election.
From Jan. 3, the Returning Officer will be accepting the paperwork. Prospective candidates have until 4 p.m. on Jan. 9, to submit the documents. The deadline to withdraw is Jan. 10, 2024, at 4 p.m.
The nomination package is available at City Hall and on the City of Lloydminster website – Lloydminster.ca/LloydVotes.
Criteria to run for City Council
A person is eligible to be nominated as a candidate in the municipal election if the person:
- is at least 18 years of age on the day of the election
- is a Canadian citizen
- has lived in the City of Lloydminster for at least three consecutive months and in Saskatchewan/Alberta for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which they submit nomination papers; and
- is not disqualified under the Saskatchewan Local Government Election Act or any other act.
After determining eligibility, a candidate files nomination papers that include signatures of at least 25 eligible voters, a completed Candidate’s Acceptance form, and a $100 nomination deposit to the City of Lloydminster.
