elections and voting
2020 election
On Wednesday, November 9, 2020, municipal elections will be held for the offices of Reeve of the municipality, and Councillors for Divisions 1, 3, and 5
important dates
Wednesday, October 7 - Nomination Day
Nominations for candidates will be received until 4:00 pm on this day
Thursday, October 8
Candidates may withdraw their nomination in writing until 4:00 pm on this day
TBD - Advance Poll
An advance poll will be held on a day between
October 24 and November 5
Monday, November 9 - Election Day
Polling hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on this day - Don't forget to bring your ID to vote!
eligibility
You are eligible to hold office in the Rural Municipality of Sutton if you:
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are at least 18 years old on Election Day;
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are not disqualified under The Local Government Election Act, 2015 or any other Act;
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are a Canadian citizen at the time you submit your nomination paper;
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have lived in Saskatchewan for at least 6 consecutive months immediately preceding the date on which you submit your nomination paper;
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live in Saskatchewan; AND
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are eligible to vote in the municipality
You are eligible to vote in an RM election if you:
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are a Canadian citizen;
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are at least 18 years of age AND one of the following:
a) have lived in the RM for at least 3 consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day;
b) are the registered owner of property in the RM;
c) are assessed with respect to property situated in the RM;
d) are the occupant of a trailer or mobile home in the RM that is the object of a permit required;
e) the spouse of an eligible voter mentioned in a, b, or c; OR
f) the CEO of a duly incorporated co-operative, corporation, or religious association that is assessed on the last revised assessment roll with respect to property in the RM that is not exempt from taxation