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Martensville Municipal Election Information

Shanine Sealey, Martensville Messenger

With a new season brings changes to municipal
government in Martensville. Wednesday, October 26, 2016
is Election Day for the 2016 municipal election. The City
of Martensville has stated on their website: “Voting is a
fundamental right of democracy, and you are encouraged to
participate in civic elections. Civic Government is involved
in almost every aspect of our daily lives. When you vote,
you are selecting the representatives who will make the
laws and policies that will determine how our city functions
and how all of us live together.”
With the election fast approaching, there are various
important dates and deadlines to remember in regard to the
2016 municipal election. Nominations open September 6,
2016 at 9:00am, and close September 21, 2016 at 4:00pm.
The final date for the withdrawal of candidates is September
22, 2016 at 4:00pm.Advance polls are October 15 and
October 22, 2016, open from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Election Day
is October 26, 2016 from 8:00am-8:00pm.New Council is
sworn in November 1, 2016. All election signage must be
removed by November 2, 2016.

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For those seeking a nomination, or individuals wishing
to nominate someone else, there is a nomination form
available on the City of Martensville’s website. The
nomination form allows one to be nominated for mayor,
or councilor. Additionally, the form requires the signatures
of five other individuals, as well as a street address. The
City of Martensville’s website also has resources available
regarding being a candidate. The candidate guide includes
important information such as: becoming an elected official,
responsibilities, code of conduct, qualifications, etc. This
guide can also be found at the City of Martensville’s website.
There is important information regarding being a
registered voter as well. You can vote in City of Martensville
municipal elections if, on the day of the election, you are:
a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, a resident of the
City of Martensville for at least three consecutive months
immediately preceding the day of the election, and a resident
of the Province of Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive
months immediately preceding the day of the election. All
those choosing to vote must provide identification to be able
to vote. There are three options for voter identification:

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1) One original piece of identification that
includes your photo, name and address. The identification
must be issued by a federal, provincial, or municipal
government, such as a Saskatchewan Driver’s License; 2)
Two original pieces of information, both of which must
contain your name and at least one that contains your
address. Examples of acceptable identification options
include a utility bill issued to you within the last six months,
and a credit card statement; 3) If you do not possess any
form of acceptable identification you may have another
voter vouch, or provide assurance of your identity and
address, for you. For more information, visit the City of
Martensville’s website under Voting and Elections.
Advanced polls will be located at the Martensville
Civic Centre, 66 Main S