Municipal By-Elections Schedule
May 6, 2024
| Date | Day | Days Before Election | Action To Be Taken | Section / Act or Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 24 | Friday | -45 | Final Date for Councillors to Resign to Offer for Other Council Office | 55(3) Local Governance Act |
| 28 Mar 24 | Thursday | -39 | Publish Notice of Election | 15(3) |
| 29 Mar 24 | Friday | -38 | Good Friday (offices closed) | |
| 31 Mar 24 | Sunday | -36 | Easter (offices closed) | |
| 1 Apr 24 | Monday | -35 | Easter Monday (offices closed) | |
| 2 Apr 24 | Tuesday | -34 | Returning Offices open to the public | |
| 2 Apr 24 | Tuesday | -34 | Beginning of Nominations | 17(1) |
| 2 Apr 24 | Tuesday | -34 | Applications for Special Ballots accepted | 39.1(2) |
| 12 Apr 24 | Friday | -24 | Nominations Close - 2:00 p.m. | 15(1)(b) |
| 15 Apr 24 | Monday | -21 | Deadline for withdrawal of candidates - 5:00 p.m. | 17(4) |
| 20 Apr 24 | Saturday | -16 | Publish Notice of Grant of Poll | 20(1),(2) |
| 22 Apr 24 | Monday | -14 | Mail Voter Information Cards | 11(3) |
| 22 Apr 24 | Monday | -14 | Special ballots may be issued | 39.2 |
| 27 Apr 24 | Saturday | -9 | Advance Polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) | 28 |
| 2 May 24 | Thursday | -4 | End of Revision Period | 12(1) |
| 6 May 24 | Monday | 0 | Final Return of Special Ballots (8 p.m.) | 39.1(2) |
| 6 May 24 | Monday | 0 | ELECTION DAY | 51 Local Governance Act |
| 8 May 24 | Wednesday | 2 | Declaration Day | 41(1),(2) |
| 16 May 24 | Thursday | 10 | Deadline - Application for Recount | 41.1 |
* Unless otherwise indicated, the Act being referenced is the Municipal Elections Act.