Election Information
Running for Office
Lethbridge School Division promotes and encourages interested citizens to run for the office of elected school board trustee.
Become a Trustee
The Local Authorities Election Act, states that a person is eligible to be nominated as a candidate in any election under this Act if on nomination day the person
(a) is eligible to vote
(b) has been a resident of the local jurisdiction for 6 consecutive months immediately preceding nomination day, and
(c) is not otherwise ineligible or disqualified
DISCLAIMER: It is the candidate’s responsibility to read and understand the legislation, or to seek appropriate legal or accounting advice from professionals as required. The candidate is responsible for ensuring that his or her campaign complies with all provincial laws.
Notice of intent
Residents who want to run for office to become Mayor, City Councillor, Lethbridge Public School Trustee or Separate School Trustee must submit a Notice of Intent before they can collect campaign contributions and be added to the ballot: NOTICE OF INTENT.
Nomination process
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, residents can submit Nomination Papers to become official candidates and ensure their name appears on the ballot in the 2025 Lethbridge Election: NOMINATION FORM.
For Public School Trustee candidates, five signatures are required.
Candidates must submit their Nomination Papers in person at City Hall. Appointments must be booked by emailing election@lethbridge.ca.
More Information
Important dates
Please note, the times and dates listed below are subject to change. Further dates and times will be provided as part of the orientation process for Trustees.
The Board generally holds Regular Board meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the month from September to June These meetings are held at The Education Centre (433-15th Street South) and begin at 1 pm. Portions of the meeting are open to the public. The Board will typically hold an additional Committee of the Whole meeting each month from September to June, usually from 3-5 p.m.
October 28, 2025 - Trustee Meet and Greet, Swearing In, Photo, Orientation (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) at The Education Centre
November 4, 2025 - Board Organizational Meeting and Regular Board Meeting (12:30-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
November 13, 2025 - Board Orientation (3:30-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
November 25, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting (1-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
December 2, 2025 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (3-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
December 16, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting (1-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
Tentative 2026 Dates:
January 13, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (3-5 p.m.) at The Education Centre
January 27, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting (1-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
February 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting (1-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
March TBD, 2026 - Assurance Planning - two full days
March 10, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (3-5 p.m.) at The Education Centre
March 24, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting (1-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
April 14, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (3-5 p.m.) at The Education Centre
April 28, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting (1-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
May 12, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (3-5 p.m.) at The Education Centre
May 25, 2026 - Board Budget Debate
May 26, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting (1-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
June 9, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting (3-5 p.m.) at The Education Centre
June 16, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting (1-6 p.m.) at The Education Centre
