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2022 Municipal Election

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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.

Financial Statements

Candidates (alphabetical by last name)

Kimberley Inniss-Petersen

Third-Party Advertisers

Patricia Corrigan-Frank

Reports

Financial Filing Compliance Report *Revised to reflect a form filed within the file period to the email of a former staff person.

Contribution Compliance Report

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 Nominations may only be filed between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Nominations may be withdrawn no later than 2:00 p.m.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, 2022	Voting Day. Voting closes at 8:00 p.m.
October 25	As soon as possible declare the election results.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022	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 our Clerk's Department.

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
Ward Map