Calgary’s Municipal Election 2017

Monday, October 16, 2017

What is Government? �  A government is made up of the people and

institutions put in place to lead or manage the affairs of a specific jurisdiction, such as a country, nation, province or community.

�  The role of government is to create and enforce laws, province services and make decisions for the benefit of the people living within its borders.

�  Question: In a municipal election, what does the government we choose to election responsible for?

What are Municipal Governments Responsible for?

What is an Election? �  Elections are contests of leadership, ideas, politics

and power. They provide citizens an opportunity to decide on their next government and the future direction of their country, province, or community.

�  An individual who seeks public office or competes for the job of elected represented is called a candidate. It is their job to share their vision, ideas and commitment to the job in order to win the support of voters during a campaign.

�  Question: How do elections relate to issues?

What is the Vote For? �  In a municipal elections, citizens of a certain

community vote for candidates to fill three positions: 1.  Mayor 2.  Councillor

3.  School Board Trustee (Public or Separate)

Who Can Vote? �  You are eligible to vote in a General Municipal

Election (or any election for that matter) if you meet the following criteria: �  Are at least 18 years old. �  Are a Canadian citizen.

�  Have resided in Alberta since April 16, 2017. �  Are a resident on Election Day. �  Provide one piece of government ID.

�  Question: Why do you think these parameters are in place?

What Are Wards? �  When voting for

councillor and school board trustee, you vote for your ward representative.

�  Question: Take a look at Calgary’s ward map. In which ward do you live?

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So, What Now? RIGHTS

�  On Friday, you will be voting in a Student Election.

�  The election results here will be correlated alongside all other schools participating.

�  From there, we will receive results of our election to compare to actual election results on Tuesday, October 17.

RESPONSIBILITY

�  It is the right of every citizen to vote.

�  However, citizens have a responsibility to vote with intention.

�  This means knowing the candidates, what they stand for, and also knowing the issues that are important to you.