Mundare Council Seat Vacant Following Resignation

Mundare Council Seat Vacant Following Resignation

Michelle Pinon News Advertiser

Voters in Mundare could be heading to the polls on September 9.

That, however, will be contingent on whether more than one resident files nomination papers before Noon on July 29.

Back on June 16 Coun. Jason Kowal made a motion to hold a by-election following the resignation of Coun. Jaime Burghardt.

Colin Zyla, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Mundare, said Burghardt resigned on June 15, citing personnel reasons. Burghardt was first elected in a byelection in 2011.

Zyla said a deposit of $100 is required for a resident to be able to file nomination papers. He estimates the cost of the by-election will be around $1,500.

Municipal councils do have the option not to hold a by-election, but would have to make a request for an exemption under the Municipal Government Act.

The date of the next municipal general election is Oct. 18, 2021.

Mundare Mayor swears in Jaime Burghardt in the fall of 2017. (Town of Mundare/Submitted)