Statement regarding Trustee Resignation 

Residents residing in Strathcona County Ward Electoral Subdivision #1, which is comprised of all lands within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Saskatchewan, are hereby advised that Mrs. Jacqueline Shotbolt has resigned her position as trustee of Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) as she is relocating outside of the ward, effective Oct. 31, 2024.  

Two legislative sections apply in this situation:  

• Section 21(1)(b) of the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) states that a person may be nominated if the person has been a resident of a ward for the six months prior the election.  
• Section 87(1) of the Education Act states that a person is disqualified from remaining as a trustee if they cease to be qualified for nomination under the LAEA. 

Residents of Strathcona County Ward Electoral Subdivision #1—lands within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Saskatchewan—will be represented by Trustee Ralph Sorochan until the next local authorities election in October 2025.  

As outlined in the Education Act Section 81(2), a by-election need not be held: 

• during the three-year period immediately following a general election if there is only one vacancy on the Board, and  
• during the fourth year following a general election, unless the number of vacancies on the board reduces the board to a number that is less than the quorum of the board plus one.   

As the Board is currently within the fourth year following a general election and the remaining trustees on the Board still meet the requirement of not less than the quorum of the board plus one, the Division will not hold a by-election. 

Residents of Strathcona County Ward Electoral Subdivision #1—lands within the corporate limits of the City of Fort Saskatchewan—who have questions regarding the change in representation are encouraged to email EIPS.  

More information is available in the recommendation report presented to the Board of Trustees on Oct. 17, 2024—see pages 42-44 of the Board package.