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MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2010

Election 2010
Do you want to learn more about municipal elections?

Are you interested in becoming a candidate in 2010?

The next municipal election will be on October 25, 2010.


During this election Loyalist Township residents will vote for the following offices:
Reeve  (1)
Deputy Reeve (1)
Township Councillors (5 for 3 wards)
School Board Trustees for 4 local school boards (further information to be provided by the Boards)
NOMINATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM JANUARY 4, 2010 - SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

 
WHAT'S NEW

Bill 212 (Good Government Act, 2009) has recently been passed by the Ontario Legislature.  This Bill made several amendments to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Some changes that occurred, include key dates in the election calendar.

For further information and access to forms, please go to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing website at:  http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page219.aspx

Expect to find continuous updates as we draw closer to Election Day 2010. 
 
CANDIDATES

Candidates, for municipal Council or School Board Trustee, should visit Candidate Information for further information. (coming soon)

ALL CANDIDATES:   Please contact Brenda Hamilton, Director of Administration/Clerk at 613-386-7351 ext. 121 for an appointment to file nomination papers.    Since only the Clerk or designate may accept nomination papers, it is prudent to call before attending at the municipal offices to ensure that someone is available to receive the papers

Nomination Papers - English

Nomination Papers - French

Candidates' Guide - English 

LIST OF CANDIDATES WHO HAVE FILED NOMINATION PAPERS.

VOTERS

Residents should visit Voter Information for further information (coming soon) 

KEY DATES

Proxy Voting

An elector in a municipality may appoint another person similarly qualified as an elector as his/her voting proxy, using the prescribed form - Form 3.      Refer to Ministry of Municipal Affairs website at:  http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&SRCH=1&ENV=WWE&TIT=9502&NO=017-9502P   for an interactive form or to print a form.   Forms will also be available at the municipal office.   IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ALL THOSE PERSONS APPOINTED AS A VOTING PROXY BY ANOTHER ELIGIBLE ELECTOR.

Forms will only be accepted after 2:00 p.m. on September 10, 2010 and should be dated on or after this date.

NOTICES 

NOTICES - English

NOTICES - French

Election Ward Maps - (maps coming soon)
  • Loyalist Township
  • Ward 1 - Amherst Island
  • Ward 2 - Village of Bath
  • Ward 3 - Ernestown (Amherstview)
  • Ward 3   Ernestown (Odessa)
 

Information coming soon:

Eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Nomination of Candidates

Voters' List

When & Where to Vote