On Oct. 16 residents will go to the polls to elect Jasper’s next mayor and council.
In preparation for that day the municipality recently published a 15-page guide to explain everything you need to know before running for office.
While there are no special qualifications legislatively required to be a councillor, the guide suggests those who are considering running should have visionary thinking, strong communication skills (speaking and listening), conflict resolution skills, an ability to be persuasive and accept opposing views.
The guide suggests those who are interested should try attending a meeting or two.
Regular council meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the lower level of the Jasper Library and Cultural Centre. Committee of the whole meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the same location.
The application for registration of notice of intent to become a candidate is open now until nomination day (prior to 10 a.m.). Nomination day will be held on Sept. 18 between 10 a.m. and 12 noon.
For more information visit www.jasper-alberta.com.
Paul Clarke
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