BY-ELECTION INFORMATION
Am I eligible to Vote?
You are eligible to vote if:
- You will be 18 years of age on the day of election: and
- You are a Canadian citizen
- You have resided or own property in the Town of Rosetown for at least three months and in Saskatchewan for at least six months on the day of election.
Acceptable Voter Identification
The purpose of the voter ID requirements is to maintain the integrity of local election processes. Your name and address must appear in some form on your voter identification documents. Bringing proper identification will ensure your voice is heard and will help your local election run as smoothly as possible.
Photo ID - Your BEST option to take to the polls
Examples include:
- A valid Saskatchewan Driver's Licence. (If you still have a two-piece licence, make sure you have both pieces).
- A valid Saskatchewan ID card issued by SGI or any motor licence issuer. (Available for $10 or free for seniors).
- Any other valid government issued photo ID issued by a Canadian government whether federal, provincial or municipal, or an agency of that government, so long as it includes your name and address.
If you do not currently have photo identification you can acquire non-drivers photo-ID from SGI.
A Canadian passport is NOT an acceptable form of photo identification because it does not contain your address. However, a Canadian passport can be used as identification if paired with another document that has your name and address on it.
Non-Photo ID Options
If you don't have photo identification and are unable to obtain photo-ID before Election Day, you can present two other pieces of information, as long as both contain your name and at least one contains your address.
Examples include:
- Valid ID cards or certificates issued by the Canadian or Saskatchewan government, a Saskatchewan municipality or school division, a Saskatchewan Indian band, the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan or an agency of one of these entities.
- Personal correspondence, benefit/contribution statements and tax/assessment notices issued by any of the above entities.
- Bank/credit union cards, credit cards and statements.
- Utility bills and statements issued within six months of the date of the election.
- Personalized attestation of residence, letter of stay or admission form issued by a seniors or student residence, long term care or shelter facility.
Polling Information
Before Heading to the polls
Ensure your identification is acceptable
Identification that would not be acceptable as proof of identity includes:
- ID that is expired.
- ID that is not original (copied or otherwise reproduced).
- A general (not personal) attestation of residence, class or membership lists and other documents showing multiple names.
Information that is issued monthly (utility bills, bank statements) must be dated within six months preceding election day to be acceptable and information issued annually (property tax bill) must be dated within the same year the election is being held.
At the Polls
- Voting will occur at the Rosetown Town Office on Election Day – June 12, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Voting will occur at the Rosetown Town Office for an Advance Poll – May 30, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- No candidate, agent or other person shall canvass or solicit votes in a polling place or within 100 metres of the building where the poll is held when the polls are open or make any communication to a person intending to vote otherwise than through the Deputy Returning Officer
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN OFFICE
AT 306-882-2214.
REMEMBER TO COME AND VOTE!