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           Friday, May 24, 2013

Election Officials

Election workshops are directed at administrators, returning officers, deputy returning officers and election officials. Related guides and publications are below.

Newly Elected Officials

Municipal Leaders Roles and Responsibilities, otherwise known as Module 1 of the Municipal Leadership Development Program (see below) provides essential, current information to assist newly elected and veteran council members about council meetings and your role as policy decision-makers, employers, and community leaders. 
This module is delivered in conjunction with:

  • the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association;
  • the Provincial Association of Resort Communities of Saskatchewan; and
  • the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities. 

This guide has been prepared to assist election officials of rural municipalities to carry out the duties and responsibilities of holding elections. (PDF 401 KB)

This guide has been prepared to assist election officials of urban municipalities to carry out the duties and responsibilities of holding elections. (PDF 1.3MB)

The purpose of this guide is to provide information for municipal staff and council members on conducting council and council committee meetings. 

This handbook has been prepared to assist local government elected officials in carrying out their role in public office. (PDF 161 KB)

It doesn't matter how you vote, the important thing is that you vote.

Elections in Saskatchewan are held every four years to elect new urban municipal Councils.  (Excluding resort villages) 

To promote the interest of resort communities in Saskatchewan.

Represents rural municipal government in Saskatchewan and is the principal advocate in representing them before senior governments.

Advocates, negotiates and initiates improvements in local, provincial and federal legislation and delivers programs and services to members to enhance urban life in Saskatchewan.

It doesn't matter how you vote, the important thing is that you vote. (Revised April 2012)



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