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General municipal elections are held every four years on the fourth Wednesday in October. This includes elections for municipal councillors and the head of council (Mayor or Reeve). Elections for school trustees take place on the same day.
The next general municipal election will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2006.
Elections in the resort communities of Victoria Beach, Dunnottar and Winnipeg Beach are held on the fourth Friday in July. In 2006, Election Day is Friday, July 28, 2006.
The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act sets out the process for electing members of council under The Municipal Act and The City of Winnipeg Charter, and school trustees under The Public Schools Act.
The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act came into effect on January 1, 2006, replacing The Local Authorities Election Act. The new Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act streamlines, modernizes and introduces new efficiencies in the local election process. For more information about the new Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act, view the news release.
For more information about municipal elections, please click here for Frequently Asked Questions About Municipal Elections.
Information for Municipal Election Candidates
Prospective candidates may wish to refer to the Guidebook for Municipal Candidates
(English Version, PDF format, 97KB)
(French Version, PDF format, 104KB),
which provides an overview of the election process in Manitoba and a summary of the steps candidates need to take in order to run for municipal office.
Information for Voters in Municipal Elections
Municipal elections are an opportunity for Manitobans to participate in building strong and capable local governments. Become involved in your future!
Click here for more information on available voting opportunities.
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Information for Election Officials
A manual for election officials has been prepared to assist the senior election official and other election officials to prepare for and conduct the 2006 municipal election. Contact Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade, Municipal Finance and Advisory Services for more information.
Regular election bulletins reminding election officials of their duties and key dates are also available.
Election Official training seminars will be conducted across Manitoba - for more information, dates and locations, contact Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs and Trade, Municipal Finance and Advisory Services.
Manitoba Intergovernmental Affairs
Municipal Finance and Advisory Services
Phone: (204) 945-2572
Fax: (204) 948-2780
E-mail: muniadvice@gov.mb.ca
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