2024 Election

Potential Candidates may download the Candidate Guide and Nomination Papers here when they are made available or by visiting the Village Office.

Nomination Papers for the 2024 Municipal Election for the Office of Mayor and Village Councillor (4) will become available September 24, 2024.

Filing of Nomination papers:

Nomination papers can be filed at the Village Office at any time during normal office hours Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.)

NOMINATION FORM
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 is Nomination Day, the last day that nominations must be filed with the Returning Officer. Acceptance of Nomination Papers will open at 9:00 a.m. and will close at 4:00 p.m. on Nomination Day. Nominations received after this date will NOT be accepted.

Candidate Withdrawal Deadline

The deadline to withdraw in writing is Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Candidate Profile

Providing a Candidate Profile is optional. If you would like the Village to post your profile, please complete the Candidate Profile by clicking HERE.

Resources

Governance & Accountability of Council

Citizens Guide for Candidacy in Municipal Elections

Consider Running for Council Video Series – Four pre-recorded videos that break down the guide content into shorter video clips by topic.

1. Democratic Governance, Purpose of a Municipality and the Role of Council

2. Learn more about your Municipality, Considerations before Running for Council, Time Commitment and Responsibilities

3. Key Standards and Values and Responsible Conduct of Council Members

4. How to Run for Council, Campaigning and Key Documents after Being Elected

The purpose of campaigning is to convince electors you are the best candidate for the job. It involves talking to people, distributing brochures and posters, and perhaps media advertising. Rules regarding proper campaign procedures can be found within The Local Government Election Act, 2015. No candidate, agent or other person shall canvass or solicit votes in a polling place or within 100 metres of the building where the poll is held and when the polls are open.

In order to vote in the civic election, you must:

1. Be a Canadian Citizen on the day of the election;

2. Be 18 years of age on the day of the election;

3. Have resided in Saskatchewan for at least six (6) consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day; and

4. Have resided in the Village of Buena Vista for at least three (3) consecutive months preceding Election Day; or be the owner of assessable land in the Village of Buena Vista and have been so for at least three (3) consecutive months immediately preceding Election Day.
   
   

Directions for Voting [Clause 93(1)(b) and Clause 101(2)(b) of the Act]

• Carefully read the instructions for voting that are printed in the upper portion of the ballot paper.

• Make only those marks on the ballot paper you are instructed to make and no other.

• In marking the ballot paper, use the pencil provided in the voting compartment.

• After you have marked the ballot paper, fold it so as to show only the name or initials of the deputy returning  officer on the back of it.

• After you have folded the ballot paper, hand the ballot paper to the deputy returning officer.

• Do not let any person see how you have marked your ballot paper.

• You may watch the deputy returning officer deposit your ballot paper in the ballot box and then you must promptly leave the polling place.

• If you accidentally spoil the ballot paper, return it to the deputy returning officer and ask for another, which will be given to you if the deputy returning officer is satisfied that the first one was spoiled by accident.

• If you vote for more candidates for any office than you are entitled to vote for, your ballot will be void and will not be counted for any of the candidates for that office.

• If you place any mark on your ballot by which you may afterwards be identified, or if the ballot has been torn, defaced or otherwise dealt with so that you can there by be identified, the ballot will be void and not counted.

• You must not take the ballot paper out of the polling place.

You will be required to provide proof of identity to vote. The purpose of the voter ID requirements is to maintain the integrity of local election processes. Your name and address must appear in some form on your voter identification documents. Bringing proper identification will ensure your voice is heard and will help your local election run as smoothly as possible.

Photo ID – Your BEST option to take to the poll
Acceptable photo identification is ID that is government-issued, valid and has your photo, name and address. If your identification does not meet these criteria, it will not be recognized as an acceptable form of photo identification.

Examples include:

• a valid Saskatchewan driver's licence;

• a valid Saskatchewan ID card issued by SGI or any motor licence issuer (available for $10 or free for seniors); or

• any other valid government-issued photo ID issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial or municipal, or an agency of that government, so long as it includes your name and address.

If you do not currently have photo identification you can acquire non-drivers photo-ID from SGI.

For a complete list of acceptable identification, view Appendix D - Table 1 page 70-72 of The Local Government Election Regulations, 2015.

A Canadian passport is not an acceptable form of photo identification because it does not contain your address. However, a Canadian passport can be used as identification if paired with another document that has your name and address on it.

Non-Photo ID Options
If you don't have photo identification and are unable to obtain photo-ID before Election Day, you can present two other pieces of information, as long as both contain your name and at least one contains your address.

Examples include:

• Valid ID cards or certificates issued by the Canadian or Saskatchewan government, a Saskatchewan municipality or school division, a Saskatchewan Indian band, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan or an agency of one of these entities;

• personal correspondence, benefit/contribution statements and tax/assessment notices issued by any of the above entities;

• bank/credit union cards, credit cards and statements;

• utility bills and statements issued within six months of the date of the election; and

• personalized attestation of residence, letter of stay or admission form issued by a seniors or student residence, long-term care or shelter facility.

Election Results will be posted on November 14 by 11:00 am.