The City of Lloydminster's election team is preparing to hold a byelection on February 13, 2024 to fill one (1) councillor position.
As of 2012, general elections in Saskatchewan are held every four years. Elections are held to elect a mayor and six councillors.
Mayor and Council Election
The primary roles of a City Council include:
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representing the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the municipality;
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developing policies and programs of the municipality;
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determining which services the municipality provides;
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ensuring the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality; and
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maintaining the financial integrity of the municipality.
School Board Elections
The City of Lloydminster conducts elections for both the Lloydminster Public Schools Division and the Lloydminster Catholic School Division to elect their respective school board trustees. The next school board election is in November 2024.
Lloydminster Elections Background
The Lloydminster Charter mandates the City of Lloydminster to follow the Saskatchewan Local Government Election Act. The Act was updated in 2011 to allow for four-year terms for municipal councils and school boards.
Suppose a councillor or a school board member resigns from their position. In that case, a byelection must be held to fill the vacancy, unless the vacancy occurs in the year of a general election. If the vacancy occurs in the year of a scheduled general election, the vacancy can be filled at that time.
The Act states the City Clerk will perform the returning officer's functions for both the city and the two local school divisions unless City Council appoints another person to act as Returning Officer at least 90 days before election day.