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Commonly Asked Questions

Below are some commonly asked questions about the 2010 municipal election. If you have any additional questions, please direct them to the Deputy Clerk using the contact information at the bottom of this page.

1. When is the election?
2. What offices will be elected?
3. What does the Mayor do?
4. What does a Local Councillor do?
5. What does a Local and Regional Councillor do?
6. What kind of time commitment is required to be a member of Council?
7. How much money do the Mayor and Councillors earn?
8. What is the term of Council for those elected in 2010?
9. Do I have to live in the Ward where I want to run?
10. How can I run as a candidate in the election?
11. How do I know if I am an eligible candidate?
12. How much does it cost to file a nomination paper?
13. Do I have to file the nomination paper myself, or can someone else file it for me?
14. What kind of identification do I need to bring to file a nomination paper?
15. I just moved. Do I vote where I used to live or where I live now?
16. Will there be enumeration for the municipal election?
17. What are the advance vote dates and locations?

The Town of Milton will be going to the polls on October 25, 2010. For electors wishing to cast their ballot prior to Election Day, they have the opportunity of casting their ballot on one of the eight advance vote dates.

Advanced vote locations offer access to people with disabilities by providing an opportunity for residents who are visually impaired to vote independently.

Advance vote electors may cast their ballot using a paper ballot or they have the option of using a touch screen to cast their vote. There will be one audio ballot touch screen at each advance vote location for electors who wish to use one.

Advance voting will be as follows:

Advance Vote

Wednesday, October 13 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Campbellville Lions Club
42 Main Street South
Campbellville

Saturday, October 16 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Milton Mall
55 Ontario Street South
Milton

Sunday, October 17 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Milton Mall
55 Ontario Street South
Milton

Please note that the Sunday advance voting closes at 5:00 pm along with the Milton Mall.

Continuous Advance Vote

Monday, October 11 to Friday, October 15 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Hugh Foster Hall
141 King Street
Milton

18. My child will be away at school and will be unable to vote at the advance vote dates or on Election Day. Will they still be able to vote?
19. How do I appoint a proxy?

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