Can I look at nomination papers on Nomination Day?
At any time after the commencement of the nomination period until the term of office to which the filed nomination papers relate has expired, a person may request to examine the filed nomination papers during regular business hours and in the presence of the returning officer, deputy or secretary (s.28(6) Local Authorities Election Act).
What happens if the nominations received meet, but do not exceed, the number of positions available?
If the number of nominations does not exceed the number of positions available, after the close of nominations, the Returning Officer will declare the candidate(s) nominated for the position elected by acclamation (s. 34, Local Authorities Election Act).
Is a person who holds the position of Volunteer Fire Chief eligible to run for municipal office in that municipality?
Yes, a person who is a volunteer chief, officer or member of a fire, ambulance or emergency measures organization established by a local jurisdiction is not ineligible to be nominated (s. 22(4)(m) Local Authorities Election Act).
I'm not around on Nomination Day between 10:00 a.m. and 12noon. Can I file my nomination papers earlier?
Completed nomination forms can be filed with the returning officer at any time beginning on January 1 in the year of the general election and until 12:00 p.m. on Nomination Day. (s. 25 Local Authorities Election Act).
What if no nominations are received for a particular position?
If the required number of nominations are not received for the number of positions available on Nomination Day, the Returning Officer will continue to receive nominations the following day, at the local jurisdiction, between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Nominations will continue to be received at the same place between the same times until the required number of nominations has been received or a period of six working days, including Nomination Day (s. 31 Local Authorities Election Act).
Are there limits to how much someone can contribute during an election?
Yes, please refer to Section 147.2 of the Local Authorities Elections Act for a full list of limitations on contributions.