History
Elections Alberta was created in 1977 to act as an independent body to oversee Alberta's elections. Prior to 1977 returning officers were appointed to oversee each election. Elections Alberta oversees the creation of riding associations, compiles election statistics on ridings, collects financial statements from party candidates and riding associations, and the creation of new political parties. It maintains a list of electors, through enumeration that occurs from six months before an election. Elections Alberta is also responsible for enacting legislation relating to elections passed in the Legislative Assembly, including Electoral boundary changes and Elections finance laws.
After an election, the voters list of who voted is allowed to be viewed at the elections Alberta office or purchased for 30 days after election day for a nominal charge. When a candidate riding association or party files a financial statement in Alberta he or she must keep records and receipts for at least three years, as they can be subject to audit in that period. Financial statements are also archived at public libraries in Alberta.
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