Municipal Elections
In 2018, elections were held in municipalities across Prince Edward Island to fill the positions of mayor and councillor. Below is a summary report reflecting only the information provided to the Municipal Affairs and Provincial Planning Division from...
This is an overview of key municipal election dates and processes. Please refer to the Municipal Government Act, the Municipal Election Regulations, and the Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations for more detailed information...
When are municipal elections?
The next general municipal election will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018. The municipal council for the Resort Municipality was elected by acclamation on August 3, 2018.
What are the rules for running a municipal...
The following key dates and processes provide a general overview. The Municipal Elections Guidebook contains an extensive Election Task List as an appendix - election officials and CAOs should consult this resource.
See an overview of the Municipal...
What are the rules for campaign fundraising and expenses?
Every municipal council is required to have a Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw in place.
The Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations set out the rules...
What are election forms?
The Municipal Government Act and its regulations require that certain information is recorded on a “form approved by the Minister” for municipal elections.
Who has to fill out the forms?
There are forms that must be filled...
A number of elections officials are required to run a municipal election.
What are the election official positions?
Municipal Electoral Officer (MEO) – oversees the entire municipal election process
Deputy Municipal Electoral Officer (Dep. MEO) – acts...
Election processes are the same for all municipalities and the procedures for general elections are guided by the Municipal Government Act (MGA), the Municipal Election Regulations, the Campaign Contributions and Election Expenses Bylaw Regulations, and...
The Municipal Election Guidebook (1st Edition) provides an overview of the municipal election process.
This form must be completed by all municipal candidates and filed at the municipal election office within the nomination period.
2018 Municipal Orientation Session invitation poster.
This is a sample bylaw for the conduct of a municipal election.
This is a sample bylaw for the conduct of a municipal election. This sample bylaw has the minimum requirements for municipalities.
When are municipal elections?
The next general municipal election will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018. The municipal council for the Resort Municipality was elected by acclamation on August 3, 2018.
What are the rules for running a municipal...