Nominations
When can I submit my Nomination papers?
During the Nomination Period from January 1, 2025 until Nomination Day, September 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
How do I submit my Nomination papers?
Complete the prescribed forms and remit to the Town office 5025 50th Avenue or email to the Returning Officer at LScoordinator@bonaccord.ca by noon on Nomination Day (September 22, 2025). The 3 forms required are:
- FORM 4 Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance
- FORM 5 Candidate Financial Information
- FORM 29 Notice of Intent
Other forms may be required. Candidates are encouraged to review the Local Authorities Election Act and its Local Authorities Election Act Forms Regulation for full details.
What happens after I submit my Nomination papers?
Your name will be added to the public Register of Candidates list posted on Bon Accord’s 2025 Municipal Election webpage. If you wish to withdraw your nomination, you may do so up until noon on Nomination Day (September 22, 2025).
Additional obligations/responsibilities are applicable once you have submitted your Nomination papers – regardless of whether there is an election or whether you are selected as an incumbent from the election.