2018 Municipal Election

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The next Municipal Election will be held on Monday, October 22, 2018.
The next term of Council begins December 1, 2018 and concludes on November 14, 2022.

Changes in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, will result in a shortened election campaign period starting in 2018. The nomination period for the regular election will be open from May 1 to July 27, 2018.

Nominations accepted:	May 1, 2018
Nomination deadline:	July 27, 2018 at 2 p.m.
Advance Poll: Voting day:	October 15, 2018 October 22, 2018
New Term start date:	December 1, 2018

 

List of Certified Candidates

List of Certified Candidates
List of Certified Candidates – Additional Nomination Day

 

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Declarations for Office

Declaration of Acclamation – School Board Trustees
Declaration of Acclamation – School Board Trustees – Additional Nomination Day

 

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Advance Voting Day and Voting Day Notice

Advance Poll:   Monday, October 15, 2018
LOCATION: Santé Manitouwadge Health (Bob Kirkpatrick Boardroom at the hospital)
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Voting Day:       Monday, October 22, 2018
LOCATION: Manitouwadge Community Rec Centre
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

2018 Municipal Election Voting Days Notice

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Voting Proxies

How do I appoint someone to vote on my behalf?

 If you are unable to attend at a Voting Place, you may appoint someone to act as your proxy. This allows you to appoint another eligible elector to attend at the Voting Place and vote on your behalf.

Please contact the Clerk’s Department to obtain information regarding this appointment or go to the link below to print, in duplicate,  the Appointment for Voting Proxy form ,  fill  and bring in to the Clerk’s Department with identification.

Appointment for Voting Proxy

Please note that the Municipal Office will be open for extended hours during Advance Voting Day to accept Proxy Voting Forms.

Date: October 15, 2018
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Municipal Office

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Scrutineers

Appointment of Scrutineer By Candidate – Form EL12(A)
Scrutineer Guidelines 2018

 

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Pursuant to Section 23 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Voters’ List is available for inspection during regular business hours, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday at the Clerk’s Department (1 Mississauga Drive, 2nd Floor), to the close of voting at 8:00 p.m. on October 22, 2018.

A person may make an application on the appropriate form, to the Clerk, requesting,
a) That a person’s name be added or removed from the Voters’ List; or
b) That information on the Voters’ List relating to the person be amended.

If your application is complete and the Clerk is satisfied that you are entitled to be an elector for the 2018 Municipal Election, the Clerk will endorse your application and return a copy of your application to you.

Your application will be refused if you fail to meet the eligibility criteria as an eligible elector.
A person is entitled to vote in a municipal election if on Voting Day (October 22, 2018):

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2018 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan

The accessibility goal for the 2018 Municipal Election is to ensure the needs of electors and candidates with disabilities continue to be addressed.

Section 12.1(1) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, states: “A Clerk who is responsible for conducting an election shall have regard to the needs of electors and candidates with disabilities”.

Section 12.1(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, states: “A Clerk shall prepare a plan regarding the identification, removal and prevention of barriers that affect electors and candidates with disabilities and shall make the plan available to the public before voting day in a regular election”.

Access the 2018 Municipal Elections Accessibiity Plan below for detailed information on the identification, removal and prevention of barriers for the election.

Manitouwadge Votes – 2018 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan

Post – Election Accessibility Report

 

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 Nominations

Notice of Nomination for Office – 2018

Nominations will be accepted from Tuesday, May 1, 2018 during regular office hours  until Friday, July 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for the following offices:

Township of Manitouwadge

• One (1) Mayor
• Four (4) Councillors

• One (1) Trustee – Conseil Scolaire de Catholique Ded Aurores Boreales (Accepting nominations for Marathon, ON)
• One (1) Trustee – Conseil Scolaire du Grand Nord de L’Ontario
• One (1) Trustee – Superior-Greenstone District School Board
• One (1) Trustee – Superior North Catholic District School Board

 The Town Clerk is appointed the Municipal Returning Officer by statute and is responsible for the administration and management of municipal elections. For that reason, the Clerk is responsible for accepting nominations of candidates running for office, preparing voters’ lists, preparing ballots, determing voting period and certification and distribution of election results.

For further information, please call the municipal office during regular office hours.

Joleen Keough
Clerk/ Returning Officer
P: (807) 826-3227 ext: 223
E: clerk@manitouwadge.ca

These forms plus the applicable fee (Mayor: $200, all other offices: $100) must be filed in person or by an agent during regular office hours (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) at the municipal office at 1 Mississauga Drive, between May 1, 2018 and July 26, 2018 and between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on July 27, 2018.

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