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Bylaws

A bylaw is a law made by a local authority in accordance with the powers conferred by or delegated to it under a statute, in this case the Municipal Government Act of Alberta. A municipal by-law is no different than any other law of the land, and can be enforced with penalties, challenged in court and must comply with higher levels of law. Municipal bylaws are often enforceable through the public justice system.

Bylaw 01-2024

Nomination and the Election of Trustees by Ward. This bylaw of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division provides for the NOMINATION AND THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES BY WARD. There are two Wards. Five (5) Trustees to be elected from Ward 1 - Grande Prairie, & immediate county and one (1) trustee to be elected from Ward 2 - Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, Spirit River & immediate county.

Bylaw 02-2024

Nomination of a Candidate Bylaw. This bylaw of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division specifies the Minimum Number of Electors required to sign the Nomination of a Candidate for the Election to the Board of Trustees of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division. In communities where there are 10,000 or more electors, the number of individuals required to sign must be between 5 and 100 electors.

Bylaw 03-2024

The Trustees Election Campaign Disclosure Bylaw. This bylaw of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division formalizes the requirements Trustee Election Campaign Disclosure Contributions and Campaign Expenses of Candidate for the Trustee of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division. All candidates who submit a nomination, including candidates that withdraw their nomination are required to disclose campaign finances to improve the accountability of candidates to the public.

Bylaw 04-2024

Locations to Receive Nomination Bylaw. This bylaw of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division approves Locations to Receive Nomination of a Candidate for the Election to the Board of Trustees of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division. While nominations are received at the school division office, the Returning Officer can allow for nomination to be received at alternate locations where a Deputy returning officer is present.

Bylaw 05-2024
The Election Voting Station Bylaw. This bylaw of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division allows the Returning Officer of the elected authority to designate one or more voting stations for each subdivision.
Bylaw 06-2024
Nomination Criminal Record Check. This bylaw  of The Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School Division approves requires all candidates for trustee to provide the Board with a criminal record check.