WHO CAN VOTE?
You can vote in the Town of Marshall general election if, on the day of the election, you are:
a Canadian citizen;
at least 18 years of age;
a resident of the Province of Saskatchewan for at least six consecutive months immediately before election day.
a resident of the Town of Marshall for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day.
If you do not live in Marshall but have assessable land situated in Marshall for at least three consecutive months immediately before election day, you can vote for the mayor and councillors.
VOTER IDENTIFICATION
All voters must provide identification to be eligible to vote. The purpose of the voter identification is to provide proof of identity and to establish residency. Government-issued photo identification is your best option but there are other alternatives available to you.
Option 1:
One piece of identification issued by a federal, provincial, or municipal government that contains a photo, name and address. Such as a Canadian Passport or Saskatchewan Driver’s License.
Option 2:
Two original pieces of information, both of which must contain your name and at least one that contains your address. Example of acceptable identification options include a Town of Marshall Utility Billing and a credit card statement.
Option 3:
If you do not possess any form of acceptable identification you may have another voter vouch; as per Section 17 of The Local Government Election Act, to provide assurance of your identity and address. In this case the following requirements must be met at the time of voting:
You must be accompanied by another voter who has acceptable identification.
The voter who is vouching for you must be entitled to vote in Marshall.
A form to vouch for another voter must be completed. Forms will be available at the polling station.