Have you ever considered running for municipal council or a school board?
A partnership of the clerks from the municipalities in Wellington County, along with the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, is presenting a candidate information session in the county’s council chambers on Aug. 12 at 7pm.
The session will provide information for new and returning candidates on the nomination process, key dates, eligibility, duties, campaign rules, finances, compliance audits, the list of electors, the various roles and responsibilities of participants in the election, and the voting method.
“With Wellington’s clerks working together with ministry staff, incumbents, candidates and interested residents will have an opportunity to gain a wealth of municipal experience but having spent time at only one event – an efficient use of staff time and taxpayers’ money. The clerks hope the session will also encourage participation in the coming municipal election” said county clerk Donna Bryce.
Those interested in attending should inform Patty Sinnamon, CAO/Clerk for the Township of Mapleton, by Aug.11 at noon, at 1-800-385-7248 or 519-638-3313 or at PSinnamon@town.mapleton.on.ca.
Oct. 25 is the date for the municipal elections in Ontario. To file a nomination form for council, candidates need to come to a municipal office during regular business hours but no later than 2pm on Sept. 10.
A fee of $200 for mayor or $100 for a councillor is required, along with the nomination form. The fee can be paid by cash, certified cheque or money order. For the location of those clerks’ receiving nominations for school board trustees, check with the municipal clerk.
