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2010 Municipal Elections The next municipal election in the Town of Petawawa will take place on Monday, October 25, 2010.
Click here for a list of candidates. Nominations: Nominations opened on Monday, January 4, 2010. Candidates may pick up a nomination form at the Municipal Office on 1111 Victoria Street, Petawawa or by accessing the form online using the link below. Nomination papers may be filed from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm and on September 10, 2010 between the hours of 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. At the time of filing, each candidate must pay the prescribed nomination fee ($200.00 for the office of Mayor and $100.00 for all other offices) by cash, debit, certified cheque or money order payable to the Town of Petawawa. Upon filing the nomination paper with the Clerk, the candidate will receive a Candidate's Guide, which includes important information for candidates. Candidates will also receive a Certificate of Maximum Permitted Expenses. Click here for a notice of nominations.
Key Dates:
January 4, 2010 – Nomination and campaign period commences September 10, 2010 – Nomination Day (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) October 16, 2010 - Advance Poll (10:00 am - 6:00 pm at the Municipal Office) October 25, 2010 – Election Day (10:00 am – 8:00 pm) December 1, 2010 – Term of office commences March 25, 2011 – Deadline for filing of financial statements (2:00 pm) Please click here for a complete schedule of key dates.
Municipal Offices: Mayor – one to be elected Councillors – six to be elected
In order to run for municipal council, a candidate must be:
A resident of the municipality or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse of such non-resident owner or tenant; A Canadian citizen; At least 18 years old; Not legally prohibited from voting; and Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office.
School Board Trustees:
Trustee, Renfrew County District School Board Trustee, Renfrew County Catholic District School Board Trustee, Conseil des ecoles catholiques du Centre-Est Trustee, Conseil des ecoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario
Forms: Form 1 (129.18 KB)
Form 4 (893.54 KB)
Relevant Legislation: Municipal Act Municipal Elections Act Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Other Resources: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Municipal World AMCTO AMO Other Important Information for Candidates:
Council Remuneration (157.15 KB)
Guidelines - Campaign Signs Along County Roads.pdf (26.43 KB)
Candidates Guide to Accessible Elections (208.88 KB)
Role of Council (16.09 KB)
Municipal Councillor's Guide 2010 (1.30 MB)
Notice of Voters List (49.94 KB)
MTO Signage Policy (259.80 KB)
Contact Information: For more information please contact Mitch Stillman, CAO/Clerk for the Town of Petawawa at: 1111 Victoria Street Petawawa ON K8H 2E6 613-687-5536
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