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2018 Election

The Municipal Election for all municipalities in the Province of Ontario will be Monday, October 22, 2018. For the 2018 election, the Municipality of North Perth will be using composite ballots with the tabulators.

2018 Municipal Election Unofficial Results

Certified List of Candidates for the 2018 Municipal Election

Declaration of Acclamations to Office

Candidate Financial Statements - Form 4

The Municipality is required to make Candidate's Financial Statements available for viewing by the public on a website or in another electronic format in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Below is a list of Financial Statements for the 2018 Municipal Election filed with the Clerk as a financial reporting requirement under the Act.

The deadline for filing financial statements is by 2:00 pm on December 31st, 2018

Section 88.25 of the Municipal Elections Act requires a candidate to file the required statement in accordance with the Act, reflecting the candidate's election campaign finances from the 2018 municipal and school board election.

Click on the candidate's name below to view a pdf version of his/her financial statement.

Mayor

Deputy Mayor

Councillor Elma Ward

Councillor Listowel Ward

Councillor Wallace Ward

Lee Ann Andriessen

Julie Behrns

Meredith Schneider

Trustee - Avon Maitland District School Board

Nancy Rothwell

Third Party Advertiser

Campaign Life Coalition

Election Results

Form EL32

Municipality of North Perth

Declaration of Election Candidates

Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (s. 55(4) a)

I, Patricia Berfelz, Clerk of the Muncipality of North declare the following Candidates elected as a result of the October 22, 2018 Municipal Election held in North Perth.

Mayor

Candidate	Votes
Todd Kasenberg - Elected	1874
David Ludington	1038

Councillor, Listowel Ward

Candidate	Votes
Neil Anstett - Elected	1325
Paul Horn	728
Matt Richardson - Elected	1345
Terry Seiler - Elected	1244

Councillor, Wallace Ward

Candidate	Votes
Lee Ann Andriessen - Elected	305
Julie Behrns - Elected	316
Meredith Schneider	261

Deputy Mayor

Doug Kellum (Acclaimed)

Councillor, Elma Ward

Matt Duncan (Acclaimed)

Dave Johnston (Acclaimed)

Allan Rothwell (Acclaimed)

Trustee - Avon Maitland District School Board

Nancy Rothwell (Acclaimed)

Trustee - Huron Perth District Separate School Board

Amy Cronin (Acclaimed)

Eligible Voters: 9,687

Voter Turnout: 2,987 (31%)

Declined Votes - 2

Dated October 23, 2018

Certified Municipal Election Results

Candidates

The nomination period for individuals to register as election candidates has changed as a result of amendments to the Municipal Elections Act. The nomination period for the 2018 election begins May 1 and ends July 27, 2018. Individuals wishing to register as candidates in the 2018 municipal election must ensure their nomination papers are filed within this window.

Candidates Guide

Nomination Form 1

Nomination Endorsement Form 2

Financial Statement Form 4

List of Candidates

Third party advertisers

The Municipal Elections Act now includes a framework to regulate third party advertising. The framework will come into effect on April 1, 2018, so that the rules will be in place for the 2018 municipal election.

Guide for Third Party Advertisers

Third Party Advertisers Notice of Registration Form 7

More information on third party advertisers can be found on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs webpage.

Employment

The 2018 Election is being conducted at polling stations using ballots and vote tabulators. Individuals interested in working during the municipal election are invited to submit an application for consideration.

The Municipality of North Perth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Municipalty will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform the Municipality's Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require. All applicant information collected is in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and under the authority of the Municipal Act; used strictly for candidate selection.

Position Requirements

Previous municipal election experience is an asset
Excellent customer service skills
Must have use of a vehicle
Must be able to lift and carry items that weigh 25lbs
Must attend a mandatory training session on Wednesday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. (approximately 2 hours)
Must be available to work during the voting day on Monday, October 22, 2018
- Hours on Voting Day: Election workers will be required to be available from 9:00 a.m. until ballots are returned back to the Municipal Office.

Application Process

Download, print and complete the Election Worker Application Form.
Submit completed forms by September 28, 2018:
- In-person to the Muncipal Office (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m), or
- By mail (330 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel, ON N4W 1L3)
Additional screening may be reqired to assist in the selection of election workers; you will be contacted after September 29, 2018.

Voters

Voters' Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections

Am I on the Voters List

Make Sure You Are on the Voters' List!

To vote in the 2018 Municipal Election, you will need to make sure that your name is on the Voters’ List!

From September 1, 2018 to October 22, 2018, the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 allows electors to request that their name be added or removed from the Voters’ List or that their information be amended. To make these changes, electors must attend the Clerks Department at the Municipal Office. You will be asked to complete an Application to Amend the Voters’ List Form and provide identification. A Voter Notification Card will be delivered to your home with additional Election Day information.

We urge voters to have their name added to the Voters' List before going to vote. It also helps to reduce wait time at a Voting Location.

Please help us at the Voting Location by having your name on the Voters' List, bringing along your voter notification card and appropriate ID ready for Election Staff.

Where do I Vote?

Elma Ward Residents vote at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, 251 Main St., Atwood

Listowel Ward Residents vote at Parkview Gardens, 575 Elizabeth St. E., Listowel

Wallace Ward Residents vote at the Wallace Community Centre, 6670 Perth Line 88, Kurtzville

What if I can't Vote on Voting Day

Advanced Voting

An advance vote shall be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the North Perth Municipal Office, 330 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel and on Wednesday, October 17^th, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Elma Logan Recreation Complex

Proxy Voting

A person who is entitled to be an elector in a local municipality may appoint another person who is also entitled to be an elector in the same municipality as his or her voting proxy, using a prescribed form. The forms will be available at the Clerk's Office or on the Municipal Website.

List of Candidates

The nomination period for the 2018 Municipal Election begins on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 and closes at 2 pm on Friday, July 27, 2018.

List of Candidates

Joint Compliance Audit Committee

A Joint Compliance Audit Committee has been established by the municipalities of North Perth, Perth East, Perth South, St. Marys, Stratford and West Perth pursuant to the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 as amended.

For further information on the roles and responsibilities of the Compliance Audit Committee, please review the Terms of Reference.

Compliance Audit Process

What is a Compliance Audit?

An elector, who is entitled to vote in an election and believes on reasonable grounds that a candidate or Third Party Advertiser has contravened a provision of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 relating to election campaign finances, may apply for a compliance audit of the candidate’s or Third Party Advertiser’s campaign finances.

Application for an Election Compliance Audit Request

To file an application for an election compliance audit request of a candidate's or a Registered Third Party’s election campaign finances, an eligible elector is required to complete the Municipality of North Perth Application for Election Compliance Audit form and provide reasons for belief and any supporting documentation

Where does an Elector send their Application?

An application for Mayor, Deputy Mayor or Councillor candidate and Registered Third Party must be filed with the Municipal Clerk at:

Municipality of North Perth
Municipal Office,
330 Wallace Ave. N.
Listowel, Ontario N4W 1L3

What is the deadline to submit an Application?

The Act provides that the application for the October 22, 2018 Election must be made within 90 days after the latest of the following dates:

The filing date under section 88.30 - Friday March 29, 2019 by 2:00 pm
The date the candidate or registered third party filed a financial statement, if the statement was filed within 30 days after the applicable filing date under section 88.30.
The candidate’s or registered third party’s supplementary filing date, if any, under section 88.30 - Friday September 27, 2019 by 4:30 pm
The date on which the candidate’s or registered third party’s extension, if any, under subsection 88.23 (6) or 88.27(3) expires.

How long will it take before the application is heard?

Within 30 days after receiving the application, the Compliance Audit Committee will consider the application and decide whether to grant it or reject it.

What happens if the Committee grants the application?

If the Committee grants the application, they will appoint an auditor to promptly start the audit of the candidate’s or Third Party Advertiser’s election campaign finances to determine if the candidate or Third Party Advertiser complied with the provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Can Committee decsions be appealed?

Yes. The decision of the Committee may be appealed to the Ontario Court of Justice within 15 days after the decision is made and the court may make any decision the Committee could have made.

What happens once the auditor completes the audit?

Once the auditor has completed the audit, the auditor will provide a report to the Committee, the Clerk, the candidate and the applicant. The Committee will consider the report within 30 days of receiving it and determine whether legal proceedings should be commenced against the candidates.

Who pays for the auditor

The municipality pays for the auditor’s costs; however, if the report indicates that there was no apparent contravention and the Committee finds that there were no reasonable grounds for the application, the Council is entitled to recover the auditor’s costs from the applicant.

Election Procedures

The following documents outline the 2018 Election processes for both candidates and electors.

Key dates

May 1, 2018: First day candidates can file nomination papers and first day third party advertisers can register.
July 27, 2018: Last day candidates can file nomination papers.
October 19, 2018: Last day third party advertisers can register.
October 22, 2018: Election Day.

Visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Election Information Site for more information on the election, including candidates' guide, voters' guide and more.