Elections
A municipal election is an election held to choose representatives for local government positions within municipalities. These elections are important as they determine who will serve as mayors, councillors, and other officials who govern at the local level. Municipal elections occur every four years, although there may be exceptions based on local bylaws or special circumstances. The elections are governed by the Saskatchewan Local Government Election Act, which outlines the rules and procedures for conducting these elections.
Key positions that are elected in municipal elections include:
- Mayor: The head of the municipal government who presides over council meetings and represents the municipality in various capacities.
- Councillors: Councillors are elected to represent the municipality at large. They participate in decision-making processes and governance of the municipality.
During a municipal election, eligible voters cast their ballots to select candidates for these positions. The election process ensures that local communities have a say in who represents them and makes decisions that affect their daily lives. Overall, municipal elections play a crucial role in shaping local governance and ensuring that the interests and needs of residents are represented.
Please be advised that pursuant to the authority conferred to the Honourable Don McMorris, Minister of Government Relations, a Financial Controller has been appointed for the Northern Village of Sandy Bay since November 2023.
This appointment is intended to assist Village officials by providing direct control over municipal expenditures and liabilities, to establish necessary financial controls for the Village. The Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring available funds are appropriately directed to deliver critical municipal services, address immediate priority financial obligations, stabilize the Village’s financial situation, and establish a fulsome accounting of the Village’s financial situation.
This means that the independent financial authorities and powers of the Village council have been suspended, and these powers and authorities are provided to the Financial Controller.
A municipal inspection was also held in 2023, and the inspector's report is currently under review for public release. Once this review is complete, the report will be made available to the public on the Government of Saskatchewan website.