Elections
The mayor of Calgary is elected through a city-wide vote by all eligible voters. The mayor represents the interests of the city as a whole. The aldermen are elected by the constituents of each ward. The aldermen represent the interests of their respective wards. The mayor and aldermen hold the office for 3 year terms. The last election was in October 2010.
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