Election 2010
Municipal Election
2010 is an election year for municipalities in Ontario for the 4 year council term from 2010 to 2014. One Reeve and four councillors are to be elected.
Some key dates:
January 4, 2010 - Nominations open 9 AM
September 10, 2010 - Nominations close at 2 PM
October 25, 2010 - Voting Day 10 AM to 8 PM
Qualification: A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfill all of the following requirements:
- a resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant;
- a Canadian citizen;
- at least 18 years old;
- not legally prohibited from voting; and
- not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
NOTE: A candidate, if nominated, must remain qualified throughout the election and, if elected, throughout the term of office.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to determine whether he or she is qualified to be elected and hold office.
Nomination Paper (Form 1) - this form must be filed in person by the candidate or by an agent. The nomination paper must have original signatures and cannot be faxed, mailed or emailed. Either the candidate or the agent must bring the completed and signed nomination papers to the office of the clerk. The candidate will be required to show proof of identity and qualifications (i.e. driver's license). The prescribed nomination filing fee of $200 for Head of Council and $100 for Councillor must be paid by cash, money order or certified cheque at the time of filing the nomination.
NOTE: A candidate is entitled to a refund of the filing fee if he or she is elected; receives more than two per cent of the votes cast for the office; or withdraws the nomination before nomination day.
To withdraw from the election, a candidate must notify the clerk in writing no later than 2 PM on nomination day (Friday, September 10, 2010).
Municipal Elections Guide 2010 - This guide prepared by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is for information purposes only. Reference should always be made to the relevant legislation and regulations.
School Board Election
Candidates wishing to be nominated for the Office of Trustee on a school board, may file their nomination with:
Returning Officer: John S. Hannam
Office of the City Clerk, City Hall
500 Donald Street East
Thunder Bay ON P7E 5V3
