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.

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

Students who reside away from home temporarily may vote in both places - as a non-resident elector within the municipality where they attend school and as a resident elector within the municipality where their family resides (their 'home') if it is a permanent residence.

Your child may appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf. Proxies will be available from this office from September 13 to Election Day, October 25. He or she will have to sign the proxy and the person acting as the proxy will have to attend this office for it to be signed.

How do I appoint a proxy?

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