Becoming a member of the council is a challenging and rewarding experience. As an elected official, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of our community. You will be expected to represent the local community and act on its behalf.

As a member of the council, there will be demands on your time, energy, and commitment. In addition to regular meetings, will you be required to attend special meetings, committee and board meetings, and various public meetings and functions.

If elected as a member of the council or a school board trustee, you will be expected to serve a 4-year term. Your term of office begins at the first meeting of the council or board following the general election. It continues until the first meeting of the council or board following the next general election.

Resources

• Candidate Information Booklet
• Nomination Form - Mayor (Available at City Hall during business hours.)
• Nomination Form - Councillor (Available at City Hall during business hours.)
• Public Disclosure Statement
• Council Members Handbook
• Criminal Record Check
• Checklist 
• What you need to know - Running for Municipal Council
• Candidate Qualifications (Section 4.2)
• Campaign Disclosure Bylaw (Bylaw 2012-1889) 
• Campaign Signage Procedure
• Criminal Record Check Bylaw
• Code of Ethics Bylaw
• FORM T- Appointment of Candidate’s Agent
• FORM U- Declaration of Candidate or Agent
• Regulations – Form P (To be updated for the November 2024 election)
  

Legislative Resources

• The Local Government Election Act, 2015
• The Cities Act

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