2022 Municipal Elections Resource Hub

Have you ever wanted to run for elected municipal office? Do you have a desire to serve your community? Don’t let the next municipal election pass you by!

The AMM has developed this hub with helpful resources and information for both new and returning municipal candidates.

Manitoba Municipal Relations – 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections Webpage

Information for Prospective Municipal Election Candidates

Information for Election Officials

Election Officials Manual – Municipal Elections 2022

Information for Chief Administrative Officers

Chief Administrative Officer’s Campaign Financing Manual – Municipal Elections 2022

Elections Legislation

The Municipal Councils and School Boards Elections Act: Sets out the process for electing members of council for all municipalities and school boards.
The Municipal Act: Sets municipal election requirements for the 136 municipalities outside of Winnipeg.
The City of Winnipeg Charter: Sets municipal election requirements for the City of Winnipeg.
The Public Schools Act: Sets requirements for the election of school trustees.

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Related Documents

French: Council Members Guide 2022-2026 Guides October 28, 2022 This guide provides newly-elected municipal officials an overview of what they can expect to encounter during their term of office. Download (11.7 MB)
English: Council Members Guide 2022-2026 Guides October 28, 2022 This guide provides newly-elected municipal officials an overview of what they can expect to encounter during their term of office. Download (11.7 MB)
2022.10.27 - AMM News Release - AMM Welcomes 45% First-time Officials, Including Record Number Of Women Heads Of Council News Releases October 27, 2022 AMM News Release: AMM welcomes 45% first-time officials, including record number of women Heads of Council Download (0.2 MB)
2022.09.14 - Presentation - Information For Prospective Candidates Presentations September 14, 2022 Manitoba Municipal Relations has prepared a presentation for people that may be considering running for councils in the 2022 general municipal election. The presentation provides some basic information about what municipalities and councils do, as well as what the responsibilities of council members and the role of administration are. The presentation also presents some key information about the election process for potential candidates. Download (1.5 MB)
Campaign Financing Manual 2022 Guides February 17, 2022 Chief Administrative Officer's Campaign Finance Manual - Municipal Elections 2022 Download (3.0 MB)
Election Officials Manual – Municipal Elections 2022 Guides February 17, 2022 Election Officials Manual – Municipal Elections 2022 Download (3.8 MB)
Municipal Candidates Guidebook (French) – Municipal Elections 2022 Guides February 17, 2022 Municipal Candidates Guidebook (French) – Municipal Elections 2022 Download (2.5 MB)
Municipal Candidates Guidebook (English) – Municipal Elections 2022 Guides February 17, 2022 Municipal Candidates Guidebook (English) – Municipal Elections 2022 Download (2.4 MB)
2022.01.17 - FAQ For Salary Matrix Other Documents January 17, 2022 MMAA Salary Matrix FAQ Download (0.1 MB)
2022.01.17 - CAO Salary Schedule Presentation Jan 2022 Other Documents January 17, 2022 MMAA CAO Salary Schedule January 2022 Presentation Download (0.7 MB)
CAO Salary Matrix Manual Other Documents January 17, 2022 MMAA CAO Salary Matrix Manual Download (0.6 MB)
2022.01.17 - CAO Salary Schedule Calculator - Protected Other Documents January 17, 2022 MMAA CAO Salary Schedule Calculator Download (0.4 MB)
CAMA - CAO Employment Contract Toolkit Guides November 30, 2020 https://www.camacam.ca/about/camas-toolkits/cao-employment-contract-toolkit Download (0.1 MB)
CAMA - CAO Performance Evaluation Toolkit Guides November 30, 2020 CAO Performance Evaluation Toolkit
The Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA) has introduced a three-step CAO Performance Evaluation Toolkit that will benefit municipalities across the country.
http://www.camacam.ca/about/resources/cao-performance Download (4.0 MB)
2020.10.28 - Municipal Relations Learning Portal - FAQ Other Documents October 28, 2020 Manitoba Municipal Relations Learning Portal is home to the mandatory Code of Conduct training and supporting tools and resources. Please be reminded that council members must complete the mandatory training by May 1, 2021 and within six months of being elected or re-elected (including by-elections). To help guide you through the Municipal Relations Learning Portal, please see the Frequently Asked Questions document. Download (0.1 MB)
2020.09.03 - Media Story - Municipal Association Pushes For Gender Parity Other Documents September 3, 2020 Media Story - Municipal Association pushes for Gender Parity (published by The Carillon) Download (6.3 MB)
Run, Win And Lead: Toward Parity In Municipal Politics Reports August 19, 2020 FCM Report - Run, Win, Lead: Toward Parity in Municipal Politics Framework Download (1.6 MB)
JDM 2020 Presentation - Strengthening Codes Of Conduct For Council Members Presentations June 25, 2020 Presentation by Manitoba Municipal Relations - Strengthening Codes of Conduct for Council Members Download (1.1 MB)
2020.02.03 - AMM Presentation - Gender Equality In Canada And Ukraine Presentations February 3, 2020 AMM Presentation - Gender Equality in Canada and Ukraine

Presentation delivered by AMM President Ralph Groening and Denys Volkov in partnership with FCM's Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance (PLEDDG) Program in Ukraine. Download (0.9 MB)
2020.02.03 - AMM Presentation - Women In Government Presentations February 3, 2020 AMM Presentation - Women in Government

Presentation delivered by AMM President Ralph Groening and Denys Volkov in partnership with FCM's Partnership for Local Economic Development and Democratic Governance (PLEDDG) Program in Ukraine. Download (1.0 MB)
Convention Presentation - Strengthening Codes of Conduct for Council Members Presentations November 27, 2019 Presentation from Manitoba Municipal Relations at the AMM's 21st Annual Convention (November 27, 2019). Download (0.3 MB)
2018.10.25 - AMM News Release - Municipal Election Results News Releases October 25, 2018 Municipal Election Results Declared, Preliminary Statistics Indicate Increase in Women Elected Officials Download (0.2 MB)
Council Members Guide 2018-2022 Guides October 23, 2018 This guide provides newly-elected municipal officials an overview of what they can expect to encounter during their term of office. Download (1.4 MB)
2018 Election Training Presentation Presentations April 27, 2018 Manitoba Municipal Relations Election Official Training Presentation, March 2018 Download (2.9 MB)
A Guide To Hiring Your Chief Administrative Officer Guides January 1, 2014 A Guide to Hiring Your Chief Administrative Officer (developed by Manitoba Municipal Government, 2014). Download (0.3 MB)

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