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VotetheBluffs2018 | Candidates
To view official council results for VotetheBluffs2018 select: 2018 Official Council Results
To view official school board results for VotetheBluffs2018 select: 2018 Official School Board Results
Acclaimed Offices:
Marilyn McComb - Bluewater District School Board
Financial Statements |
All nominated candidates, including those not elected, those who withdrew their Nominations and those whose Nominations were rejected by the Clerk, must file their Financial Statement (Provincial Form 4) on or before March 29, 2019 by 2:00 p.m., which details their contributions and expenses as of the end of the campaign period, being December 31, 2018.
To review submitted Finacial Statements, select the candidate's name below:
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Internet and Telephone Voting |
The Township of Georgian Bluffs will be employing both internet and telephone voting in the 2018 municipal election. Mail-in and paper ballots will not be used. Voters can vote from any location with access to a telephone or the internet, 24/7 throughout the Voting Period, commencing October 12th at 10:00 a.m. through to October 22nd at 8:00 p.m. The Township will be hosting Help Centres throughout the Voting Period at the Township Administration Offices and Shallow lake Community Centre for voters without access to the internet or a telephone or voters seeking assistance in casting their ballot - the schedule can be found in the tab below. Prior to Thanksgiving weekend, you will receive a Voter Information Letter in the mail, including your Voter Identification Number and PIN. Both of these numbers, along with your year of birth will be required to cast your ballot either by telephone or online. This letter will include the website URL for internet voting and the 1-800 number to call to cast you vote via telephone. Should you not receive your letter, please contact the Township for assistance. |
Help Centres Schedule |
Accessibility |
Township of Georgian Bluffs Accessibility Plan |
Township Resources |
To review the Township's Internet / Telephone Voting Procedures to be employed throughout the 2018 Election, select the following link: Internet and Telephone Voting Procedures
To review the Township's Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy, select the following link: ADM-01-2018 - Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy
For more information regarding the role of Council members and School Board Trustees within the Township, review: Candidate Information Brief - Council Members Candidate Information Brief - School Board Trustees
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What Positions Will be Elected? |
On Monday, October 22, 2018 the following positions will be elected: Mayor - 1 to be eleted The elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor also sit on Grey County Council by virtue of their office. For additional information, please visit the Grey County website, by selecting: Grey County - County Council. The role of Council and the role of the Head of Council can be found and defined in sections 224 to 226 of the Municipal Act, 2001. |
Becoming a Candidate
Be Informed! Consult the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and the Municipal Act, 2001 prior to submitting your nomination papers.
Qualifications - Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillors |
To run for office in the Township of Georgian Bluffs, a candidate must be:
IneligibilityThe following are ineligible to be elected as members of Council:
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Qualifications - School Board Trustees |
Be Informed! Consult the Education Act, 1990 for additional information. To run for office as a School Board Trustee, a candidate must be:
IneligibilityA person is ineligible to be elected or to act as a member of a district school board or school authority if the person is:
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Useful Resources:
Ministry of Municipal Affairs - 2018 Candidate's Guide
Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Information Session - PowerPoint Presentation
Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Campaign Finance Information for Municipal Council Candidates
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