2021 Election

The Town of Devon will be holding a municipal election on Monday, October 18, 2021 to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors.

Nomination Period

Nomination period opens: Monday, January 4, 2021
Nomination period closes: Monday, September 20, 2021 at 12 p.m..

Nominations for Mayor or Councillors will be accepted by the Returning Officer from Monday, January 4, 2021 until 12 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021. Prospective candidates filling their nominations must schedule an appointment with the Returning Officer.

Nomination Information

• Nomination Information Package for Candidates
• Form 4 - Nomination Paper and Candidates Acceptance
• Form 5 - Candidate Information

Important Dates for Candidates

• The Municipal Candidates Forum will be at the Devon Community Centre (host and date to be determined)
• Nomination Day closes September 20, 2021 at noon (12 p.m.)
• Election Day is October 18, 2021
• Election signs can be displayed starting 12 p.m. on Monday, September 20, 2O21 and must be removed by 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2021
• Campaign funding disclosures are due on or before March 7, 2022

Time requirements if elected

• The evening of the first Thursday of each month for Committee of the Whole Meetings
• The evening of the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month for Council Meetings
• Regular board meetings depending on which board you are appointed to will depend on the time commitment (monthly to once a year)
• Annual Strategic Priorities planning
• Annual Budget Deliberations

The newly elected Council will need to be available:

• October 25, 2021 - The newly elected Council's first official Council meeting where you will be sworn in, board appointments, seating arrangements, Deputy Mayor Appointments and Council Meeting dates will be reviewed and approved by Council. Photo opportunity for swearing is made available for family.
• October 29 & 30, 2021 - 8:30a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Council & Legal Training Session
• November 5 & 6, 2021- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Strategic Priorities Planning Session
• To Be Determined (November date) - Alberta Urban Municipal Association (AUMA) meeting
• December 3 & 4, 2021- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the 2022 Operational Budget Deliberations

If you have any further questions regarding the Election Act, please contact the Returning Officer.

Contact Us

Any inquiries regarding the Town of Devon's municipal election can be directed to:

Tony Kulbisky
Returning Officer
p: 780-987-8301
e: TKulbisky@devon.ca

Melanie Crothers
Deputy Returning Officer
p:780-987-8310
e: MCrothers@devon.ca