Deferral granted for Mayoral by-election
The Town of Rocky Mountain House will not hold a by-election to fill the position of Mayor left vacant by the resignation of Debbie Baich on August 13, 2024.
On September 18, Minister of Municipal Affairs Ric McIver issued Ministerial Order No MSD:069/24, granting the Town's request to defer filling the chief elected official vacancy until the next general election.
The Municipal Government Act normally requires a municipality to hold a by-election if a vacancy of the chief elected official occurs more than 12 months before a general election, however the legislation also provides the Minister with authority to extend the time for filling council vacancies until the next general election.
The next general municipal election is scheduled for October 20, 2025.
Related links:
August 20, 2024 Council Letter to Minister McIver
Ministerial Order No MSD:069/24
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