2025 Election

Nomination Package

Want to run for Council with the Village of Hussar? Complete your Nomination Package today!

2025 Nomination Package

Nominations are due September 22, 2025 by 12:00pm. The LAEA and the outlines the requirements for candidate nomination papers. Nomination papers must be completed using the prescribed forms from Alberta Municipal Affairs.

Nomination papers must be filed in person at the Village of Hussar Municipal Building during regular business hours. Late Packages will not be accepted.

What does it mean to be a Councillor?

A Village Council sets the vision and direction for their municipality by creating a Strategic Plan which is reviewed on an annual basis. It does so by adopting policies and bylaws that encompass these goals, and by approving the municipal budget.

Administration is responsible for administering and carrying out the policies set by Council. Council may work through their one employee, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), to ensure the organizational objectives are being met.

As a Councillor you will have the occasion to put forward ideas and opportunities for the
betterment of your community. However, decisions or monetary commitments may not be made individually and must be made by a majority of Council through a resolution. If a decision made by a majority of Council does not align with your opinion, you must be able to respect the difference of opinion and demonstrate a unified front.

As a Councillor, you are a leader and a representative of the Village of Hussar. As such,
when you are in public, you should conduct yourself in a manner that appropriately aligns with these responsibilities.

Time Commitment

During your four-year term as a Councillor, you will be required to attend many meetings and events which can be demanding on your time. These include:

• Regular Village Council meetings, which are currently held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
• Meetings of other boards and agencies to which you are appointed as a Council
  representative. These meetings can take place in the Village and throughout the
  region. Time commitment varies from a few hours per year to monthly meetings.
• Various conferences (e.g. Alberta Municipalities), conventions, seminars, and
  workshops for training and discussion.
• Events: Council receives invitations to attend events promoting the Village of Hussar, local events and engagements. Many of these take place in the evenings and on weekends.
• A Councillor must also spend time reading the agenda and preparing for the respective meetings, as well as, speaking with members of the public, the CAO, and other parties related to the municipality.

Candidate Eligibility

• Be eligible to vote in the election (being at least 18 years of age on nomination day);
• Be a Canadian citizen;
• A resident of Hussar on Election Day.
• And have been a resident of the Village of Hussar for the six months leading up to nomination day; and
• Not otherwise ineligible or disqualified under sections 22, 23 and 23.1 of the Local Authorities Election Act.

Candidate Ineligibility

You are not eligible to run if you:

• Are an employee of the Village of Hussar (unless you are granted a leave of
  absence prior to nomination day);
• Are an auditor of the Village of Hussar;
• Are more than $50 in arrears on your property taxes, or are more than 90 days in
  default of any debt to the Village of Hussar in excess of $500 (if you are unsure,
  please call 403-787-3766 to find out if you have any amounts owing);
• Have been convicted of an offence under the LAEA, the Elections Act, or the
  Canada Elections Act within the last 10 years; or
• Have been convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment for 5 or more years.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to confirm eligibility before engaging in the nomination process.

Additional Information and Resources:

Local Authorities Election Act Recently, the Government of Alberta amended the Local Authorities Elections Act The LAEA and related regulations can be viewed on the Alberta King's Printer website. Candidates are encouraged to visit the following:

• Local Authorities Election Act - Open Government
• Bill 20 Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, Fact Sheet Expense Limits
• Regulation - Open Government
• What every Councillor needs to know: A Council member's handbook
• Alberta Government Municipal Affairs Election Overview: Municipal elections Overview IAlberta.ca

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided for the convenience of reference only. Candidates are subject to further requirements in the Local Authorities Election Act. Candidates are advised to refer to the Act and obtain legal advice regarding the full extent of their obligations.

Who Has Filed Their Notice of Intent to Date

- Les Schultz

- Michelle Plante

- Coralee Schindel

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