MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Municipal Elections are held every four years, with October 26th, 2022 being the next election day.
The R.M. of Oakview has 3 wards and 7 elected positions:
Head of Council (Reeve)
Two Ward 1 Councillors
Two Ward 2 Councillors
Two Ward 3 Councillors
The R.M. of Oakview also has two Local Urban Districts:
Three Committee Members for the Local Urban District of Oak River
Three Committee Members for the Local Urban District of Rapid City
Wards
Wards are for election purposes only. The Council represents and looks out for the best interests of the municipality as a whole.
Click the link below to view the ward boundary map
Ward Map
Who Can Vote?
Being on the voters list is necessary for anyone who wants to run for office or vote in the upcoming election.
There are three requirements to be a voter:
1. Must be a Canadian citizen
2. Must be 18 years of age as of election day
3. Must have either lived in the municipality or be a registered owner of a parcel of land in the municipality for at least 6 months before Election Day (April 26th, 2022)
To register your name on the voters list, please contact the SEO.
Click Here for a detailed FAQ regarding voting requirements and methods.
2022 Municipal Election
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 2022 Municipal Election will be held Wednesday, October 26th, 2022.
Election Materials
By-Law 2018-2 Campaign Expenses & Contributions
By-Law 2022-4 Use of Municipal Resources in an Election
2022 Voting Dates & Locations
Election Day – Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
Oak River Memorial Rink
Location: 7 Government Road, Oak River, MB
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Rapid City Legion Hall
Location: 380 3rd Avenue, Rapid City, MB
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Basswood Hall
Location: 125 McKinnon Street, Basswood, MB
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dora’s Coffee Shop
Location: Cardale, MB
Time: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Alternate Voting Methods
Vote by sealed envelope: Voter must apply in person at the RM of Oakview office, 10 Cochrane Street, Oak River, MB.
Advance Polls: To be announced
Candidate Information
Candidate Registration Period:
Reeve: May 1st to September 20th, 2022
Councillors: June 30th to September 20th, 2022
Location: RM of Oakview office, 10 Cochrane Street, Oak River, MB
Nomination Week:
September 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th
Locations:
1. RM of Oakview office, 10 Cochrane Street, Oak River, MB
2. RM of Oakview office, 435 3rd Avenue, Rapid City, MB
Nomination deadline: September 20th, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
Withdrawal Deadline: September 21st, 2022
Resources:
Manitoba Municipal Relations 2022 Candidates Guidebook
Senior Election Official
Senior Election Official
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