Summer Village of Castle Island

Candidate and Counciller Orientation

CANDIDATE AND COUNCILLOR ORIENTATION:

 

Municipalities are now REQUIRED TO OFFER Candidate Orientation opportunities to the electorate during general election cycles for local authorities. Elected Officials are now also REQUIRED TO COMPLETE Councillor Orientation in order to hold office within a local authority (municipality).

 

If you are interested in running for office in the 2025 municipal election for the Summer Village of West Cove, please note the Candidate and Councillor Orientation dates and times listed on the website and keep these dates open in your calendars. You may attend either of the available candidate orientation training sessions, and you must be prepared to attend both the Part 1 and Part 2 Councillor Orientation training sessions. Noting the Part 1 Councillor training options – please note that you should keep both dates open in your calendar; if the election is concluded by acclamation the earlier date (July 23) will be used for orientation, if the election is contested we will use the later date (August 27) for the Part 1 training.

 

While your attendance at the Candidate Orientation is voluntary, Councillor Training (both Part 1 and 2) are required if you are elected to council. If you are interested in running for office, please reach out to Administration to ensure you are pre-registered for the training opportunities provided.

 

Candidate Orientation Options:

 

Councillor Orientation Options:

  • Councillor Orientation (Part 1) July 23, 2025 (if Elected by Acclamation)
    1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
    Alberta Beach Seniors Centre (5012 49th Ave, Alberta Beach)

  • Councillor Orientation (Part 1) August 27, 2025 (if Contested Election)
    1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
    Alberta Beach Seniors Centre (5012 49th Ave, Alberta Beach)

  • Councillor Orientation (Part 2) September 15, 2025
    9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Alberta Beach Seniors Centre (5012 49th Ave, Alberta Beach)