Notice of 2022 Town of Arnprior Municipal & School Board Election

Municipal and School Board Elections occur every four years in Ontario and the legislation for the
conduct of an election are set out in the Municipal Elections Act, as amended.

Next Municipal Election 🡪 October 24, 2022

• The next regular Municipal Election to elect a Mayor, County Councillor and five (5)
  at-large Councillors, and School Board Trustees (English Public, English Separate, French Public,
  French Separate) is on October 24, 2022.

Voting Method 🡪 Internet & Telephone Voting

• On February 14, 2022 Council passed a by-law authorizing an alternative voting method (internet/telephone) for the 2022 Town of Arnprior Municipal & School Board Election.

Nomination Period for Candidates 🡪 May 2 – August 19, 2022

• Nominations may be filed on or after May 2, 2022 during regular office hours (8:30 am – 4:30 pm).
• Nomination period closes on August 19, 2022 where nominations can only be filed between the hours of 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
• Nomination forms must be accompanied by an Endorsement of Nomination signed by 25 individuals who are Canadian citizens, aged 18 years of age or older, and have a qualifying address in the Town of Arnprior.

Eligibility Criteria to Run for Office:

To run for municipal office, you must be an eligible elector in the Town of Arnprior. An eligible elector, on voting day is:

• A Canadian Citizen;
• At least 18 years of age at the time they file their nomination papers;
• Someone who resides in the Town of Arnprior, or is the owner or tenant of land in the Town of Arnprior, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
• Not prohibited from voting under any law or not disqualified from holding municipal office under any legislation.

Maureen Spratt, Town Clerk Returning Officer
Town of Arnprior