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Election 2010 - Eligibility

Election Eligibilty
 
CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY

Who can be a candidate?
A person who is qualified to be a voter in the Loyalist Township 2010 municipal election is also eligible to be a candidate for office.

That means, on the day you are nominated, you must be qualified to hold that office and must be:

  • a resident of Loyalist Township, or an owner or tenant of land in Loyalist Township or the spouse or same-sex partner of such an owner or tenant;
  • a Canadian citizen;
  • at least 18 years old on voting day; and
  • not prohibited from voting by law.
In addition to these qualifications, candidates for School Board Trustee must reside in the board area and be a supporter of the school board they hope to represent.

VOTER ELIGIBILITY

Who can vote?
You must be a qualified elector to vote in the 2010 municipal elections. That means voting day - Monday, October 25, 2010 - you must be:

  • A resident of Loyalist Township, or an owner or tenant of land in the Township, or the spouse or same-sex partner of such an owner or tenant;
  • A Canadian citizen;
  • At least 18 years old; and
  • Not prohibited from voting by law.
To vote in elections for a School Board Trustee, you must be:
  • An owner or tenant of residential property in the area of jurisdiction of the school board, who does not support any other board.
Do I have to be on the Voters’ List to vote?
No. As long as you are a qualified elector, you will be able to vote. However, ensuring you are on the Voters' List prior to attendance at the voting location will mean fewer delays for you on voting day.

If you are concerned you might not be on the Voters' List, contact the Election Office at 386-7351, ext. 171 in September 2010. We will check to see if you're on the list.

If you're not on the list, you can complete an Application to Amend the Voters' List.