2022 Municipal Elections

The next municipal elections to elect a mayor, councillors, and school board trustees will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022.

The Nomination Form and Endorsement of Nomination Form (25 signatures) are available online and at Town Hall at 205 Old Highway 17 in Plantagenet, from Tuesday, May 2, 2022.

The deadline for candidates to submit their Nomination Form and Endorsement of Nomination Form is Friday, August 19, 2022.

For more detailed information on becoming a candidate for municipal elections, we recommend that you consult the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' 2022 Candidate's Guide.

For more information in regards to the election process, you may refer to the 2022 Election Policies & Procedures established by the Clerk of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet.

Voting Process

Voter Information Letters will be mailed by first-class mail to all Electors to enable them to use the telephone/Internet voting service.

There are three ways that you can vote:

  1. Accessing the telephone number provided by using a touch-tone telephone or cellular telephone, but not a rotary dial telephone.  Should the preceding be incorrectly completed, the interactive response system will provide an error message requesting that the Elector obtain assistance through the Voter Help Centre;
  2. Accessing the Internet address provided on the Voter Information Letter by using a dial modem access or a high-speed connection;
  3. Attending a Voter Help Centre during the following dates and times. Telephones, computers and/or tablets will be available:
    1. Wednesday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    2. Thursday, October 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    3. Friday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    4. Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    5. Sunday, October 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    6. Monday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Policies and Procedures

Alfred and Plantagenet 2022 Elections Policies and Procedures

Forms

PRESCRIBED FORMS

Form 1 - Nomination Form

Form 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

NON-PRESCRIBED FORMS

Form AP1 - Application to Amend Voters' List

Form AP2 - Application for Re-Issue of a Voter's Information Letter (Lost and Unused)

Form AP3 - Application for Re-Issue of a Voter's Information Letter (Impersonator)

Form AP4 - Oral Oath of Incapacity to Vote without Assistance

Form AP5 - Oral Oath of Friend or Interpreter

Form AP6 - Oath of Secrecy

Form AP7 - Appointment of Scrutineer by Candidate

Form AP8 - Oath of Qualification

Form AP9 - Appointment and Oath of an Election Official

Form AP10 - Application for Removal of Another's Name from the Voters' List

Form AP11 - Candidate's Declaration - Proper Use of Voters' List

Form AP12 - Declaration of the owner or tenant for his/her spouse or occupant who does not have any piece of identification (Amendment to the Voters' List) 

Key Dates

Nomination Period

Monday, May 2, 2022, to Friday, August 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

Candidates can file their nomination papers at the Town Hall during normal business hours until nomination day on August 19, 2022.

Nomination Day

Friday, August 19, 2022.

Last day for candidates to file their nomination paper at the Town Hall or to withdrawal their nominations.

Certified Nominations

Monday, August 22, 2022.

Township's Clerk shall examine each nomination before 4:00 p.m.

Voters' List

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Preliminary Voters' List is available for candidates and corrections/revisions begin.

Monday, September 26, 2022

A list of additions, corrections and deletions is available for candidates and corrections/revisions continue.

Election Signs

No election campaign advertisements shall be erected prior to 8:00 a.m. on September 1, 2022.

All election campaign advertisements shall be removed prior to 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2022.

Campaign Finances

Tuesday, September 25, 2022

Certificate of Maximum Campaign spending limits are available to candidates.

Advance Voting

Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. beginning on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, and ending on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 12:00 a.m.

Voting Day

Monday, October 24, 2022

Voting begins at 12:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m. 

Electors

Electors in the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet will elect the following candidates: 

Mayor

One mayor to be elected by all electors of the municipality 

Municipal Councillors

Two councillors to be elected for Ward 1

Two councillors to be elected for Ward 2 

School Board Trustee

School Boards are required to provide this information on or before April 3, 2022. 

2022 Voters' guide for Ontario municipal council and school board elections

Becoming a Candidate

The next municipal elections to elect a mayor, councillors, and school board trustees will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022.

The Nomination Form and Endorsement of Nomination Form (25 signatures) are available online and at Town Hall at 205 Old Highway 17 in Plantagenet, from Monday 2, 2022.

The deadline for candidates to submit their Nomination Form and Endorsement of Nomination Form is Friday, August 19, 2022.

For more detailed information on becoming a candidate for municipal elections, we recommend that you consult the Ministry of Municipal Affairs' 2022 Candidate's Guide

For more information regarding the election process, you may refer to the 2022 Election Policies & Procedures established by the Clerk of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet. 

Campaign Finance Information for Municipal Council Candidates

Ward Maps

Maps of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet.

Map - Ward 1

Properties 3323; Electors residents 3064; Electors non-residents 581

Map - Ward 2

Properties 4490; Electors residents 4558; Electors non-residents 903

Third Party Advertisers

Recent changes to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 created a framework of rules for third party advertising. This guide provides information about who can register to be a third-party advertiser, what registration allows them to do, and the rules that third party advertisers must follow.

Form 7 - Notice of Registration - Third Party

Form 8 - Financial Statement - Auditor's Report - Third Party

Registered Candidates

Official list as of May 5, 2022, at 3 p.m.

Mayor

 

Councillor

Ward 1
Ward 2

School Boards

Financial Statements
 

Accessibility
2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan

Frequently Asked Questions

How many properties and residents in the two wards?

Ward 1 - Properties 3323; Electors residents 3064; Electors non-residents 581

 

Ward 2 - Properties 4490; Electors residents 4558; Electors non-residents 903

ATTENTION CANDIDATES: 

In accordance with the Corporation of the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet By-law Number 2018-48: 

Members of Council / candidates shall not:

  • Use their constituency office or any municipally provided facilities for any election-related purposes, which includes displaying any election-related material in the office; 
  • Use municipal equipment and/or other municipal resources for any election-related purposes, unless the municipal equipment and/or resources are available for such use by the public generally and the member of Council is receiving no special reference with respect to its use; 
  • Use the municipal voice mail system to record election-related messages; 
  • Use a cell phone which is municipally provided for their campaign purposes; 
  • Use the municipality's crest or logo in campaign material; and 
  • Print or distribute any material paid by municipal funds that illustrates that a member of Council or any other individual is registered in any election or that they will be running for office.

Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022 Municipal Elections

Municipalities located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell are recruiting experienced professionals for appointment to their 2022 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee. 

The Committee is independent of the municipalities and is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to consider applications requesting audits of candidates' campaign finances. Committees may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result of the auditors' reports. 

Applicants with a background in accounting, auditing, law, election administration, and/or public administration are preferred. Applicants should: 

  • have an understanding of municipal campaign finance provisions; 

  • demonstrate analytical decision-making and excellent communication skills; 

  • have experience working with or as a member of government boards, task forces and/or quasi-judicial bodies; and 

  • have flexibility to attend meetings during daytime and evening hours. 

Applicants cannot be candidates in the 2022 Municipal Election, nor can they have committed to providing professional advice to any person running for office in any municipality located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. Applicants also cannot be Members of Council or current employees of any municipality located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. 

The Committee's term of office is four years, beginning on November 15, 2022. Successful applicants will receive a retainer of $400 and a per diem of $100 (plus mileage). 

If interested, the deadline to submit your application is May 6, 2022.   

You may obtain an application form by sending an email to the attention of Mrs. Monique Ouellet, Clerk mouellet@clarence-rockland.com.

Your completed application can be sent: 

By mail: City of Clarence-Rockland, 1560 Laurier Street, Rockland ON K4K 1P7
By email:  mouellet@clarence-rockland.com
By fax:  613-446-1497 

For more information about the Committee, please contact Monique Ouellet by phone at 613-446-6022 ext. 2300 or by email at mouellet@clarence-rockland.com  

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, c. M.25 and will be used to select a candidate. 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the City of Clarence-Rockland agrees to recognize the different needs and to provide an accessible place to all. 

Useful Links

Provincial Resources

Provincial Legislation

Contact Us

Annie Rochefort, Clerk, Ext. 225

Simon St-Denis, Communications Officer, Ext. 230

613-673-4797

elections@alfred-plantagenet.com

 

Address:

Township of Alfred and Plantagenet

205 Old Highway 17

P.O. Box 350

Plantagenet Ontario

K0B 1L0

VoterLookup

If you are a resident, owner or tenant of property in Ontario, a Canadian citizen and 18 years of age you can vote in Ontario's municipal and school board elections.

VoterLookup plays a role in ensuring a fair electoral system, and it is the responsibility of every elector to make sure their information is up-to-date and accurately reflected for electoral purposes. By logging into voterlookup.ca, eligible electors can:

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