The Municipal Elector Officer must publish the Notice of Election which can be modified for a By-Election in at least one print format (e.g. posters, newspaper, or newsletter) and one electronic format (e.g. website, social media, e-newsletter). Additionally, this notice shall be...
Municipal leaders in Prince Edward Island now have access to counselling resources to help them manage the mental and emotional challenges of public service. Municipal Leaders Talk offers free and confidential counselling services to mayors, councillors, and chief administrative...
What is an election offence? An election offence is a violation of the rules in place that govern the election. An offence could be anything that violates the Municipal Government Act, your municipality’s Elections Bylaw, or your municipality’s Campaign Contributions and...
When are municipal elections? General municipal elections are held every four years with the next general municipal election on Monday, November 2, 2026 for all municipalities. The Resort Municipality's general municipal election on August 10, 2026. Municipal by-elections will...
When are municipal elections? The next general municipal election will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026. They are held every four years on the first Monday in November. Between general municipal elections, when vacancies occur on council, a by-election must be held within six...
An internal training portal was designed for on-demand training for both Chief Administrative Officers and Councillors. Current courses offered include: Pre-election 101 Election Day 101 Meetings 101 Bylaws 101 Access to Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Records...
The Municipal Government Act sets out specific requirements for the Resort Municipality of Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico (Resort Municipality) including council composition and voter eligibility. Use the Municipalities of PEI Map to see if a...
What are the different types of council meetings? Regular council meetings are regularly scheduled meetings that are set and published every year. Council must meet a minimum of at least 6 times a year. (MGA s.110) All Council meetings are public meetings. A special meeting must...
The Municipal Leaders Talk Program is a service to provide confidential, professional counselling tailored for mayors, councillors and chief administrative officers (CAOs). The program acknowledges that challenges can sometimes impact both home life and workplace performance...
There is a withdrawal form for candidates who wish to withdraw their nomination. If you submit a completed candidate form and then are withdrawing on or before nomination day at 2:00 pm.