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| Candidate Information Workshop - June 9, 2022 6:30 pm Collingwood Legion, Normandy Room |
So You Want to Run for Council?Attend a FREE Candidate Information WorkshopWHEN: Thursday, June 9, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Collingwood Legion – Normandy Room 490 Ontario Street, Collingwood WHAT: This Workshop will give you an understanding of Council's roles and responsibilities and provide an overview of the significant changes coming to local government. WHO should attend: Speaker: Fred Dean is a lawyer, retired from practice, who knows the ins and outs of municipal government; giving civic leaders the tools to make effective decisions and engage citizens in the process. Insightful and entertaining, Fred has shared his experience and expertise with municipal Councils and notable organizations with high praise, and has been a facilitator training members of council and heads of council on behalf of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario since 2002.
Topics will include: • Municipal powers This is a free event. Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited to 250 attendees |
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Council Member Time Commitment |
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General information on time commitment can be found as referenced on page 13 of the Candidate Information Package (in the drop down below) which states the following: "The time commitment can be significant. In addition to two council meetings per month, this may include sitting on committees, public meetings and events to take part in, as well as considerable time spent talking with and responding to the residents. The amount of time required to prepare for a Council or committee meeting can be several hours per week due to the number of lengthy reports to be read in advance. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor also sit on Grey County Council which requires additional meetings and research time. The Grey Highlands Council current time commitment consists of (but is not limited to):
The above list is required for all members of Council, however individual members may be appointed to other committees and organizations on behalf of Council. In addition to what is included in the Candidate Information Package, information is provided below based on appointments as of May 2022.
The number of Grey Highlands appointments varies based on interest and the number of Committees that Council deems required. Appointments are divvied up among the Council members. The current list of Committees and Boards includes:
Council also appoints members to external organizations. If appointed to an external organization, meeting dates, times and locations will vary. The current list of external appointments by different members of Council include:
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| Candidate Information Package |
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Notice of Nomination/Registration - Candidates and Third Party Advertisers Click here for Nomination Papers. Click here for Endorsement Papers. Note: Nomination Papers must be accompanied by at least 25 signatures of endorsement. See the Candidate Information Package for more information. Use of Corporate Resources Policy A-09-C-04 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 2022 Candidates Guide Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 2022 Third Party Advertisers Guide
2022 Municipal Election, Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Information Session On April 20, Clerks from Grey County and the local municipalities hosted an information session for potential municipal candidates. The session included presentations from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), and Grey County. You can find a full recording of the session here or for more information check the County of Grey's website. |
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Council Member Compensation |
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On April 20, 2022 Council updated the Council Compensation Policy as well as the Council Conference, Education and Training Policy to come into effect upon the commencement of the new term of Council. For the 2022-2026 Council Term, Members are provided with an annual base salary based on position. The annual base salary is provided to members to compensate for the work of the member in order to discharge the official duties including but not limited to attendance at meetings related to Departmental Liaison duties; up to 60 meetings inclusive of Council, Committee of the Whole, Special Council, Public Planning Hearings; optional special events, engagements, functions; constituent meetings; and invited attendee meetings. The annual base salary for 2022-2026: Mayor: $39,500 Deputy Mayor: $29,500 Councillor: $22,500 *Note: The Mayor and Deputy Mayor also sit on Grey County Council and are provided additional compensation from the County. In addition to the annual base salary, Members also receive mileage and a per diem amount for attendance at meetings of committees, boards and external organizations to which they are appointed by Council and mileage for attendance at meetings included in the annual base salary. The full policies are available below: |
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Am I eligible to run as a Candidate in this election? |
| Running for Municipal Council
You must be eligible to vote in the municipality in order to run for a position on council. (See Voters page for eligibility) On the day you file your nomination, you must be a Canadian citizen aged 18 or older, and qualify as a resident or non-resident elector. You must be eligible to hold office on the day you file your nomination. For example, a person who is 17 years old but will turn 18 before the end of the nomination period must wait until they have turned 18 to file their nomination. You must file the appropriate paperwork when you submit your nomination - documents will be available soon. Running for School Board Trustee In order to run for a trustee position on a school board you must be a resident within the jurisdiction of the board, and you must be eligible to vote in a school board election. On the day you file your nomination, you must be a Canadian citizen aged 18 or older, and you must meet any other qualifications to vote for the school board (for example, being a Roman Catholic, or holding French language rights). You must file the appropriate paperwork when you submit your nomination - documents will be available soon. |
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When and how is nomination done? Candidates who intend to run in the 2022 Municipal Election must file all of the necessary documentation along with the required filing fee during the nomination period, which runs from Monday, May 2, 2022 through Friday August 19, 2022 at 2 pm. Nomination Day on Friday, August 19, 2022 is the last day to file a nomination, by 2:00 pm sharp. Filing must be done in person or by an agent (not by mail, email or fax) with the Clerk at 206 Toronto Street South Markdale, ON during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Nomination forms are now available on our website.
Please ensure you bring your completed Form 1 and Form 2 when you attend the office to file your nomination. When filing, we will also request that the following forms are filled out:
What positions can I run for? The 2022 Municipal Election is for the following positions:
Can I nominate myself? Yes, you may nominate yourself. Even if another person recommends you for the position, you must complete all the paperwork and be present to file your nomination or file through an agent. You must also obtain and submit the signatures of 25 people eligible to vote in the 2018 Grey Highlands elections who support your nomination. What if I change my mind after I have submitted my nomination paperwork and want to withdraw or switch to a different position? A person may withdraw his or her nomination by filing a written Withdrawal of Nomination in the Clerk's Office before Friday August 19, 2022 at 2 pm. If you wish to run for a different position, you must re-file your nomination paperwork in the Clerk's Office before Friday august 19, 2022 at 2 pm, which will trigger your original nomination to be withdrawn. You do not need to submit different signatures from the ones you submitted with your initial nomination. |
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What do I need to know about campaigning? |
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A complete Candidates' Information Guide is coming soon and an information session for candidates will be held. Here is some basic information: Can I use the Grey Highlands logo or photos from a Town website or social media site on my campaign materials? No, candidates may not use the municipal logo or other corporate images on their own websites (including social media), campaign literature, lawn signs, buttons, clothing or other campaign material. Candidates MAY re-tweet/share a municipal social media post or share a link from the Grey Highlands websites on their own websites including social media. Candidates wishing to share information/pages from the Grey Highlands official websites must do so by providing links rather than screen captures. Can I campaign at public events? You may not campaign at events that are hosted by the Municipality. These include but are not limited to public information sessions or open houses. Wearing a campaign T-shirt, hat, button or other apparel is considered campaigning. Can I have a campaign office? You may set up a campaign office on private property. Please be aware that you may not put up signs on the exterior or in the windows of the office that promote your candidacy prior to the date when signs are permitted. Prior to that date, signs may state your name only. |
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All FormsMinistry of Municipal Affairs and Housing FormsForm 2 - Endorsement of Nomination Form 4 - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Candidate Form 5 - Financial Statement - Subsequent Expenses Form 6 - Notice of Extension of Campaign Period Form 7 - Notice of Registration - Third Party Form 8 - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report Third Party Form 9 - Declaration of Identity Grey Highlands FormsGH-EL02 - Declaration of Qualifications - School Board Trustee GH-EL12(A) - Appointment of Scrutineer by Candidate GH-EL12(B) - Oral Oath of Secrecy GH-EL14 - Candidate's Declaration - Proper Use of Voters' List GH-EL15 - Application of Amend Voters List GH-EL19 - Withdrawl of Nomination GH-EL35 - Notice of Offence - Notice of Corrupt Practice GH-EL37(All est) - 2022 Max Campaign Expenses Estimate GH-EL37(Be) - 2022 Estimates Max Campaign Contribution Own GH-EL37(Be) - 2022 Estimates Max Campaign Contribution Own - Mayor GH-EL37(Ce) - 2022 Estimates Max amount of expenses for parties GH-EL37(Ce) - 2022 Estimates Max amount of expenses for parties - Mayor GH-EL51(Ae) - 2022 Estimated Max Campaign Expenses - 3rd party GH-EL51(Be) - 2022 Estimated Max amount of expenses for parties - 3rd party |
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Candidate Q & A - Responses to Candidate Questions |
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What is involved in being on Municipal Council? As a Councillor, you have representative, policy-making and stewardship roles to play in your municipality. Often these roles will overlap. You will be called on to consider and make decisions on issues that will sometimes be complex and controversial. Most of those decisions will have long-term consequences for your municipality that extend beyond your four-year term of office, and should be made in the context of your municipality’s directions for the long-term health and welfare of your community. The time commitment can be significant. In addition to two council meetings per month, this may include sitting on committees, public meetings and events to take part in, as well as considerable time spent talking with and responding to the residents. The amount of time required to prepare for a Council or committee meeting can be several hours per week due to the number of lengthy reports to be read in advance. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor also sit on Grey County Council. I know that candidates are not allowed to campaign on municipal property, however, am I allowed to rent a municipal facility for a meet and greet? Policy A09-C-04 provides that no candidates shall use the facilities, equipment, supplies, Are the completed Nomination Forms and Endorsement Forms public information? According to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, both of these forms must be made available for public inspection. These forms will not be posted on the municipal website, however they are available for viewing at the Municipal office. Can businesses display my campaign signs without registering as a third-party advertiser? There is no restriction on who can display one of your signs. Third Party Advertisers are those that spend money and do their own campaign for or against a candidate running in the election. Do we needed to include information on who is responsible for signs and other advertisements on our campaign material? After consulting with the Ministry, some municipalities are requesting specific information to be included on candidate election signs, however it is not necessary based on the wording of the legislation. The additional wording was put into the legislation in order to ensure distinguishing between third party advertising and candidate signs. Third party advertisers are required to put specific information on their signs: specifically Mandatory information in advertisement (2) An election campaign advertisement purchased by or under the direction of a candidate shall identify the candidate. 2016, c. 15, s. 47. |
Third Party Advertiser Information:
| What is a Third Party Advertisement? |
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A Third Party Advertisement is a message in any medium, i.e., signs, billboard, newspaper, radio, etc. promoting or opposing a candidate, or a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to a question, referendum, or an issue associated with a person or political party participating in an election. Advertising that does not cost money to post or broadcast, such as comments made on social media or email, is not considered a Third Party Advertisement. |
Compliance Audit Committee:
The municipalities of Grey County have established a joint committee of members who will serve on retainer and from whom sub-committees (Sitting Committees) will be established to address each application for a compliance audit and each instance of identified over-contribution.
The GCCAC was established in October 2018 and will continue until 2022.
Compliance Audit Committee - Terms of Reference
If you have any questions or have any comments about the election, please do not hesitate to contact the Office of the Clerk or email elections@greyhighlands.ca.
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