For further information or assistance, the Election Manager can be reached by emailing riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca or by calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1229.
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The River District Board of Management 2022 Election will be held at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2022 by paper ballot. An Advance Voting Day will be held at City Hall from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022. *Certified candidates were acclaimed by the Election Manager for all seven (7) Director offices, and therefore, there will be no election for the River District Board of Management.* EligibilityA person is entitled to be a Member for the 2022 River District Board of Management Election and vote if, on Voting Day, they are:
and are at least 18 years old. Frequently Asked Questions
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Please book an appointment with the Election Manager to submit a nomination package by emailing riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca or by calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1229. EligibilityA person is qualified to hold office as a Director of the River District Board of Management if they are at least 18 years of age and are:
Download the Candidate Information Package Board Information:The River District Board of Management has nine (9) Directors, seven (7) of which are elected at large by the Members to represent the River District Business Improvement Area. The Board holds a minimum of six (6) meetings per year on a bi-monthly basis starting in January that all Directors are expected to attend to ensure quorum. The Board as a whole is responsible for:
Every Director of the Board shall:
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Nomination Period Opens - Friday, September 9, 2022The nomination period is from September 9, 2022 to October 7, 2022. Please book an appointment with the Election Manager to submit your nomination package by emailing riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca or by calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1229. Voters' List Revision Period Begins - Friday, September 30, 2022Eligible River District Members may schedule an appointment with the Election Manager by emailing riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca or by calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1229 to check if they are on the Voters' List, amend the Voters' List, be added to the Voters' List, or request a new Voter Information Card (VIC) if they never received their VIC in the mail or have lost or misplaced their VIC. Nomination Day - Friday, October 7, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.This is the last day to submit your nomination package. Please do so with the Election Manager at the City Hall Service Counter between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Voter Information Cards in the Mail - Friday, October 14, 2022Voter Information Cards will be sent via Canada Post Lettermail no later than Friday, October 14, 2022, so keep an eye on your mailbox for this important document. The VIC will contain all pertinent information for voting in the River District election. If you do not receive a VIC in the mail, please contact the Election Manager by emailing riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca or by calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1229. Advance Voting Day - Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Eligible River District Members can attend City Hall in person from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to cast their paper ballot if they are unable to attend on Voting Day. Voters' List Revision Period Ends - Monday, November 14, 2022Eligible River District Members may attend City Hall in person on Voting Day, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., to check if they are on the Voters' List, amend the Voters' List, be added to the Voters' List, or vote if they have lost or misplaced their VIC. Voting Day - Monday, November 14, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Eligible River District Members can attend City Hall in person from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to cast their paper ballot. The unofficial election results will be posted on the City's website and the River District website as soon as possible after the close of voting. |
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Official List of Candidates & Acclamations | ||||||||||||
Nominations closed on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The following is a list of certified candidates running for Director in the 2022 River District Board of Management Election. The candidates listed were certified by the Election Manager on October 7, 2022. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order and have provided authorization to release their contact information as indicated below.
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If you have difficulty with any of the forms, please contact the Election Manager at riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca.
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All Board election information and documents are available in various accessible formats or with communication support, on request. The Election Manager will consult with the person making the request to determine the suitability of the format or communication support. The Election Manager will provide the accessible format in a timely manner and, at no additional cost. To request information in an alternate format, please contact the Election Manager by emailing riverdistrictelection@owensound.ca or by calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1229. More information on the accessibility of the Board election can be found in Sections 53 through 61 of the River District Board of Management Election Voting Procedures manual.
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