2011 Municipal By-Election

Voting Day:  Monday, June 20th, 2011

 

Information for Candidates

Campaign Information

The candidate’s campaign period commences at the time his/her Nomination form is filed and ends 45 days after voting day - Thursday, August 4th, 2011.  Nomination forms may be filed between April 5th, 2011 and May 6th, 2011 with the Town Clerk, or designate.

Important Note:  Candidates must not spend or receive funds for their election campaign until such time as their nomination form is filed with the Town Clerk.

Financial Responsibilities

All candidates, including those not elected, those who withdraw their nomination, or those whose nomination is rejected by the Town Clerk, must disclose and report their contributions and expenses, using the prescribed form.

For detailed information relating to financial responsibilities, campaign contributions, campaign expenses, and financial reporting, candidates should consult the Candidate’s Guide – 2010 Municipal Election published by the Province of Ontario.  The Candidate’s Guide is available on the Ministry’s website, under “Municipal Election Candidate’s Guide – 2010 Municipal Elections, or by using this link http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=7269 .

Estimated Campaign Limits

The following represents the estimated spending limits for the office of Councillor, Ward One for the Municipal By-Election.  Final maximum spending limits will be provided to each candidate by Monday, May 16,th, 2011.

Estimated Spending Limits

Councillor, Ward #1

$8,100.80

Legislated Campaign Periods and Filing Dates

A Candidate’s campaign period starts on the date that the nomination is filed and ends 45 days after voting day - Thursday, August4th, 2011, or if the nomination is withdrawn, on the date of the withdrawal.

All Candidates for office (even those who have withdrawn) are required to file financial statements with the Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12th, 2011.

Should a Candidate file a Form 6 to extend their Campaign, they are also required to file supplementary filings. 

General Information

The Town Clerk shall:

• Declare nominations closed at 2:00 p.m. May 6th, 2011;
• Certify validly filed nomination forms before 4:00 p.m., May 9th, 2011;
• Immediately after 4:00 p.m., May 9th, 2011, declare any acclaimed eligible candidate(s) to be duly elected.

The last day for a candidate to withdraw his/her Nomination form is 2:00 p.m., May 6th, 2011