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Municipal Elections 2010
Municipality of Wawa
ELECTIONS 2010
Compliance Audit Committee
Members Needed In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended, the Municipality of Wawa is seeking applications from interested individuals to serve on the Compliance Audit Committee for the 2010 Municipal Election. The Committee will review applications for a compliance audit of any candidate who ran for election to the Municipality of Wawa Council and decide whether the application should be granted or rejected. Should the application be granted, the Committee shall appoint an auditor to conduct the compliance audit, review the auditor's report and commence a legal proceeding against the candidate or make a finding that there were no reasonable grounds for the application.
The following criteria will be considered when appointing members:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of municipal election campaign financial rules;
- Proven analytical and decision-making skills;
- Experience working on committees, task forces or similar settings;
- Demonstrated knowledge of quasi-judicial proceedings;
- Availability and willingness to attend meetings; and
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Members of the Committee shall be remunerated for their attendance at meetings and for their on-going review of background materials as may be provided by the Municipal Clerk.
If you wish to be considered for appointment to this Committee, please submit a completed application, outlining your experience and qualifications, to the Municipal Clerk's Department, 40 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, Ontario P0S 1K0, by 4:30 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2010. Application forms and further information, including the Terms of Reference of the Committ, are available at the Municipal Clerk's office on the Municipality's website, www.wawa.cc. (click here to download application form in pdf)
Link to By-Law No. 2374-10 - Establishment of a Compliance Audit Committee
Chris Wray
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
Municipality of Wawa
2010 Wawa Municipal Elections
Do you want to learn more about Municipal Elections? Interested in becoming a candidate in 2010? Don’t quite know where and how to vote? You came to the right place.
The Municipality of Wawa Website is here to provide the information that is needed to understand the electoral process. It is an excellent resource for candidates and voters to find out what they need in order to run for office or how to exercise their right to vote.
Expect to find continuous updates, growth and expansion of our site as we draw close to Election Day 2010.
The main function of Wawa Elections is to ensure that the following electoral processes are done with the greatest integrity:
• Municipal Elections
• Referendums
• School Board Trustees Municipal Election Day is
Monday, October 25, 2010
Do you want to learn more about Municipal Elections? Interested in becoming a candidate in 2010? Don’t quite know where and how to vote? You came to the right place.The Municipality of Wawa Website is here to provide the information that is needed to understand the electoral process. It is an excellent resource for candidates and voters to find out what they need in order to run for office or how to exercise their right to vote.Expect to find continuous updates, growth and expansion of our site as we draw close to Election Day 2010.The main function of Wawa Elections is to ensure that the following electoral processes are done with the greatest integrity:
• Municipal Elections
• Referendums
• School Board Trustees During this election Wawa residents will vote for the following:
• One (1) Mayor
• Four (4) Councillors
• School Board Trustees for four (4) School Boards
Voting is a fundamental right of our democracy. When you vote, you are selecting representatives who will make the laws and policies that determine how our Town functions and how we live together.
Municipal Government is involved in many aspects of our daily lives – from fixing roads, providing water, garbage collection, and protecting our community residents. Become informed and browse the Municipal Website to learn about the issues facing Wawa and Council’s areas of responsibility.
The municipal election process in Wawa will abide by the following principles when conducting the local municipal elections:
• integrity of the process maintained throughout the election
• secrecy and confidentiality of the individual vote
• election is fair and non-biased
• election is accessible to the voters
• election results reflect votes cast
• voters and candidates are treated fairly and consistently
What’s New
Bill 212 (Good Government Act, 2009)
Bill 212 (Good Government Act, 2009) (PDF) received final reading and approval on December 3, 2009. This Bill provides several amendments to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Changes that occurred include, but are not limited to, key dates in the election calendar, the needs of candidates with disabilities, their campaign finances, and candidate contribution limits. The Bill also amends accessibility for voters with disabilities and identification needed to vote.
Wawa Voters List
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for producing Wawa’s preliminary list of eligible electors.
Candidate Information
The Guide for the 2010 Municipal Election is prepared for information purposes only. Reference should always be made to the relevant legislation and regulations.
• 2010 Municipal Elections Guide
• Nomination Form
• Notices
Information on Town Council and/or School Boards
Council
• Information on Town Council
• The Municipality of Wawa provides current information on Council salaries and expenses
- By-Law No. 1284-99 Council Per Diems Policy
- By-Law No. 1377-01 Council Remuneration Policy
- By-Law No. 1899-06 Municipal Absences Policy
- By-Law No. 2096-08 Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards Policy
School Boards
What is a School Board?
A school board operates the province’s publicly funded schools.
There are four types of school boards in Ontario:
• English Language Public School Board
• English Language Catholic School Board
• French Language Public School Board
• French Language Catholic School Board
The four school boards covering the area of Wawa are:
• Algoma District School Board
• Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
• Conseil Scolaire Publique du Grand Nord de l’Ontario
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique du Nouvel-Ontario
Who makes up a school board?
Elected trustees make up a school board. The number of trustees on the board is based on the population in the board’s area of jurisdiction. Within the Municipality of Wawa boundaries, there presently is:
• One (1) English Language Public School Board Trustee (representing Wawa, Chapleau, Hornepayne, Dubreuilville, White River)
• One (1) English Language Catholic School Board Trustee (representing Wawa, Chapleau, White River)
• One (1) French Language Public School Board (representing Wawa, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Plummer Additional, White River, Johnson Township, Laird Township, Tarbutt & Tarbutt Township, MacDonald Meredith & Aberdeen Additional Township)
• One (1) French Language Catholic School Board (representing Wawa, Chapleau, City of Sault Ste. Marie; Townships of Prince; Laird, Tarbutt & Tarbutt Additional; Johnson; MacDonald, Meredith and Aberdeen Additional; and White River)
What is the role of a school board?
A school board:
• plans and establishes policies and by-laws
• builds, equips, and furnishes schools
• ensures education programs meet the needs of the community
• approves textbooks and other learning materials based on a list provided by the Province
• supervises the operation of the schools and their teaching programs
• hires principals and teachers
• establishes a school council for each school
• prepares an annual budget
Please refer to the Education Act for more detailed information on the school board’s duties and powers.
What is the role of the school board trustee?
School board trustees:
• approve the annual board budget
• as part of the Board, deliberate and establish policies as authorized by the Education Act
• monitor implementation of Ministry of Education and Board policy and programs
• consult, represent and advocate for the constituents in their ward or board section
Information on running for Town Council or School Boards
What qualifications do I need to become candidate?
For the position of Mayor or Councillor you must be:
• a Canadian citizen
• at least 18 years of age
• a resident in the Municipality of Wawa or
• own or lease property in the Municipality of Wawa (or be the spouse of the owner or lessee)
• eligible to vote, and
• not disqualified to hold office by any legislation
For the position of school board trustee you must be:
• a Canadian citizen
• at least 18 years of age
• a resident in the area of jurisdiction
• eligible to vote for the school board, and
• not disqualified to hold office by any legislation
Note: A candidate, if nominated, must remain qualified throughout the election and, if elected, throughout the term of office. School board candidates should confirm that they have the qualifications described in s.219 of the Education Act.
The following persons are or may be disqualified from being elected to municipal office:
• any person not eligible to vote in the municipality;
• an employee of a municipality or local board unless he or she: - takes an unpaid leave of absence before being nominated, and
- resigns, if elected to the office
• a judge of any court;
• a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, a Senator or a Member of the House of Commons; or
• an inmate of a penal or correctional institution under sentence of imprisonment.
Note: Despite the above disqualification, MPs, MPPs and Senators may be nominated for municipal office without having to resign their current seat in Parliament. However, by 5 pm on Friday, September 10, 2010 (nomination day), MPs, MPPs and Senators are required to resign their current seat should they wish to continue to seek municipal office.
Do I have to live in the ward that that I want to run in?
To run for mayor or councillor, you must live, own or lease property in the Municipality of Wawa.
To run for school board trustee, you must live in the area of jurisdiction.
How and when can I become a candidate?
In order to become a candidate you must:
• file a “Nomination Paper”
• file a “Declaration of Qualification”
• pay a nomination filing fee
The nomination filing fee is:
o $200 for the office of head of council; and
o $100 for all other offices
Note: A candidate is entitled to a refund of the filing fee if he or she:
• is elected;
• receives more than two per cent of the votes cast for the office; or
• withdraws the nomination before nomination day.
The earliest you can file your nomination paper is January 4, 2010. The above forms will be available at the Municipal Offices on January 4, 2010.
How do I file my nomination paper?
You must bring your nomination paper to the Municipal Offices, 40 Broadway Avenue, Wawa during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The deadline to file or withdraw a nomination paper is 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2010.
A nomination paper must be completed and signed by the person running for office in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths. The nomination paper may not be faxed or emailed.
A Commissioner of Oaths will be available, free of charge, at the Municipal Offices during regular business hours.
What do I need to bring when I file my nomination paper?
You must bring one piece of current identification showing your name and qualifying address and the nomination filing fee (cash, certified cheque or money order).
The following is an acceptable piece of identification:
• government issued identification or form that shows your name and address (for example, a driver’s licence or income tax assessment)
Identification not accepted includes:
• passport
• cell phone bill
Can I start raising and spending money on my campaign now?
You cannot raise or spend any money on your campaign until you file your nomination paper. The earliest you can file your nomination paper is January 4, 2010.
Do I need to be nominated by other people?
No. In the past, potential candidates had to be nominated by a number of people who signed a nomination paper. This is no longer needed.
How much does it cost to become a candidate?
There is a $200 filing fee for the office of Mayor and a $100 filing fee for Councillor or School Board trustee candidates.
The filing fee must be paid when you file your nomination paper and the payment must be:
• cash
• certified cheque or money order payable to the Municipality of Wawa
Related links:
You may find information on these websites:
• Algoma District School Board
• Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
• Conseil Scolaire Public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario
• Conseil Scolaire Catholique du Nouvel-Ontario
• Chartered Accountants of Ontario
• Municipal Election Act, 1996
• Education Act
• Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Publications:
The following publications are also available for purchase:
Municipal Elections Act, 1996
www.serviceontario.ca/publications
ServiceOntario Centre
College Park Building
777 Bay Street, Market Level
(Corner of Bay and College Streets)
Toronto, ON
Phone: 416-326-5300 or 1-800-668-9938 Toll free across Canada
Municipal Elections Law
www.municipalworld.com
Municipal World Inc.
Box 399, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3V3
Phone: 519-633-0031
Candidates and Electors
www.municipalworld.com
Municipal World Inc.
Box 399, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3V3
Phone: 519-633-0031
How to Campaign for Municipal Elected Office
www.municipalworld.com
Municipal World Inc.
Box 399, St. Thomas, ON N5P 3V3
Phone: 519-633-0031
Note: If you purchase any books or resources before you file your nomination paper, you cannot include those purchases as campaign expenses
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