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2022 Municipal Election

         Click HERE for official election results.

Role of Council Members

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has published the Municipal Councillors Guide.

This Guide outlines the role of council, councillor and staff as well as provides insight into municipal government and exercising municipal powers.

Municipal Election Procedures

Municipal Election Procedures

 Key Dates

May 2, 2022

Nomination Period commences.

May 2, 2022

Third Party Advertising registration commences. 

Friday, August 19

Nomination Day.

Nominations may only be filed between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Nominations may be withdrawn no later than 2:00 p.m.

Monday, August 22

All nominations to be examined and certified by 4:00 p.m.

Declare candidates elected by acclamation.

Wednesday, August 24

Additional nominations may be filed between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 pm, if the number of nominations is less than the number of persons to be elected for the office.

Thursday, August 25

Any additional nominations to be examined and certified by 4:00 p.m.

September 1, 2022

Last day to produce the voters’ list and determining the revision procedures.

September 24, 2022

First possible date to hold an advance vote.

September 26, 2022

Provide Candidates with maximum campaign expense limits.

October 1, 2022

Last day for Council to establish a compliance audit committee for the 2022 – 2026 term of office.

Monday, October 17

First day of voting in Saugeen Shores 

October 23, 2022

Last day to make the Accessibility Plan available to the public.

Monday October 24

Voting Day. Voting closes at 8:00 p.m.

October 25

As soon as possible declare the election results.

Tuesday, November 15

New term of Council commences. 

January 3, 2023

End of election campaign period.

January 23, 2023

Last day to make the Accessibility Report available to the public.

March 31, 2023

Deadline for candidates and registered third parties to file their initial financial statements and auditor’s report.

May 2, 2023

Make public all candidates and registered third parties financial statements as soon as possible after this date.

Third Party Advertiser

A third party advertiser is any individual, corporation or trade union that causes an election campaign advertisement to appear. Third party advertisers are required to register with the Clerk by completing the Notice of Registration (Form 7). Before completing the Form, please read the Third Party Advertisers Guide.

 

Registrations of third party advertisers will be accepted between Monday, May 2, 2022 and Friday, October 21, 2022 during regular office hours. Third party advertisers are required to book an appointment to submit their registration forms by calling 519-832-2008 Ext 100 or emailing

clerk@saugeenshores.ca 

 

A third party advertiser may not spend money on their campaign, accept contributions or begin advertising until the Clerk certifies the registration.

 

Forms and Resources

  • Form 4 - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate

  • Form 5 - Financial Statement - Subsequent Expenses Form

  • Form 6 - Notice of Extension of Campaign Period

  • Declaration of Qualification - Council

  • 2022 Candidates' Guide - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

  • The Ontario Municipal Councillor's Guide

  • 2022 Voter's Guide - Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

  • Lead Where You Live: Guide to Running for Municipal Election $55 applicable fee

  • Sign By-law

  • Policy on the Use of Municipal Resources for Elections

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