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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.
Certified List of Candidates for the 2018 Municipal Election
Declaration of Acclamations to Office
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Candidates |
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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.
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Third party advertisers |
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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. |
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Employment |
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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.
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Voters |
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Voters' Guide for Ontario Municipal Council and School Board Elections
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Joint Compliance Audit Committee |
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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. Applications for this Committee are now being accepted. Please submit your application to the Clerk of the County of Perth. The deadline for applications is May 4, 2018. For further information on the roles and responsibilities of the Compliance Audit Committee, please review the Terms of Reference and this advertisement for applications. |
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Changes to the Municipal Elections Act |
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Municipal elections in all Ontario municipalities are governed by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (the “MEA”). On June 9, 2016, the Municipal Elections Modernization Act, 2016, or Bill 181, received Royal Assent making a number of changes to the MEA. For more information on these changes, visit the Municipal Election Act Review, Municipal Elections Act, 1996, or review the changes presented in the Bill 181, the Municipal Elections Act, 2016 – changes to the Municipal Elections Act report. |
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Election Procedures |
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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.