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Lethbridge City Council cancels two meetings between Nomination Day and Election Day

Mar 24, 2021 | 8:55 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Two future council meetings have been cancelled for later in the year to accommodate the municipal election.

At Tuesday’s meeting, Lethbridge City Council voted 5-4 to scrap two meetings between Monday, September 20 (Nomination Day) and Monday, October 18 (Election Day).

Councillor Rob Miyashiro introduced the motion. He said that, “the period of time between Nomination Day and Election day is considered by the public primarily as the period for election campaigning rather than a period for City Council deliberation.”

“This is a prudent decision in order to allow the election process to unfold and not interfere with Council and vice versa,” he added.

The Council Code of Conduct Bylaw 6125 requires city council members to perform their functions and duties in a “conscientious and diligent manner” with accountability, transparency and integrity.

“City Council wishes to act in a manner which is perceived to provide equal opportunity for visibility for all candidates for the municipal election,” read a release from the City of Lethbridge.

The 2021 city council calendar will be amended by cancelling the following meetings:

  • Council meeting of Tuesday, September 21, 2021
  • Council meeting of Tuesday, October 5, 2021