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Become a councillor

Running for Municipal Office

Thank you for thinking of running for your local municipal council. Saskatchewan municipalities need citizens like you to assume leadership roles to represent the people in your community or region, and to provide direction on the policies and programs that will lead to better quality services for communities.

Serving in elected positions is not easy, but being a member of council offers a lot of personal satisfaction. The information below will help you decide if you want to run as a candidate for municipal council. (Visit Information for Council Members to learn more about your new role, if elected.)

  1. How Municipal Government is Structured
  2. Council Roles and Powers
  3. Time Commitment
  4. Running for Municipal Office
  5. Government Employees Seeking Nomination as a Candidate or Becoming a Candidate
  6. Campaigning for Election
  7. Responsibilities Once Elected