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Bill 51 — Temporary School Board Election Residency Rules for Jasper
Amends the Education Act to temporarily deem individuals residing in the Municipality of Jasper as residents for school board and Francophone education region elections in 2025 and 2026, subject to a signed statement.
What changed
- New section 74(5) is added, deeming individuals in Jasper as residents for school division elections in 2025 or 2026 if they make a signed statement (s. 16).
- New section 135(7) is added, similarly deeming individuals in Jasper as residents for Francophone education region elections in 2025 or 2026 if they make a signed statement (s. 18).
Why it matters
- Changes election rules by altering residency requirements for a specific geographic area and a limited timeframe.
- Potentially affects voter eligibility and candidate nomination in the Municipality of Jasper for upcoming school board elections.
Rights affected
- Voting & democratic participation — The mechanics and integrity of elections and referenda.
Other governance concerns
- Voter eligibility
- Electoral fairness
Primary sources (1)
- Primary sourceGovernment documentBill 51 – Education Amendment Act, 2025 (Alberta Legislative Assembly)
Secondary sources (1)
- Secondary sourceNews articleJasper Municipality 2025 Election Page