This is general information for candidates interested in contesting a municipal office. Eligible candidates can run for one of the following offices:
- Mayor (1 position)
- Deputy Mayor (1 position)
- Councillor, Ward 1 (2 positions)
- Councillor, Ward 2 (1 position)
- Councillor, Ward 3 (2 positions)
- Thames Valley District School Board (for the County of Oxford) – 2 Positions (file with the City of Woodstock)
- London District Catholic School Board (for the County of Oxford) – 1 Position (file with the City of Woodstock)
- Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (for the Counties of Oxford, Perth, and Grey) – 1 Position (file with the City of Woodstock)
- Conseil scolaire Viamonde (for the Counties of Oxford, Elgin, Lambton, Haldimand and Norfolk and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent) – 1 Position (file with the City of Sarnia)
Candidate's Package
Each election, Township Staff prepare a package containing valuable information for those individuals who are thinking about running as a candidate in the municipal or school board election. Below you will find a copy of the information included in the package, including the required forms. Hard copies of the Candidate's package may be picked up at the Township Office.
- Package Cover Letter
- Notice of Nomination
- Nomination Paper - Form 1**
- Endorsement of Nomination - Form 2**
- Consent to Release of Personal Information Form**
- Financial Statement - Auditor's Report - Form 4**
- to be completed following the election
- Preliminary Estimates Letter - Contributions to Own Campaign and Maximum Campaign Expenses
- As this item is position specific, please contact the Clerk's Office for more information
- Withdrawl of Nomination Form**
- Request for Voters' List Form**
- Appoint Scrutineer by Candidate Form**
- Declaration of Proper Use of Voter's List Form**
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - 2018 Candidates' Guide
- AMO - "So You Want To Run for Council" Training Information
- Internet and Telephone Voting Policy and Procedures
- AMCTO - Candidates Guide to Accessible Elections
- 2018 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
- Township of East Zorra-Tavistock Election Sign Correspondence
- Township of East Zorra-Tavistock Electoral Ward Map
- Candidate Campaign Finance Information Sheet
- Notice of Offence - Corrupt Practice
- Final Certificate of Maximum Permitted Expenses - released by September 25, 2018
Forms noted ** must be returned to the Clerk's Office.
Provincial issued Municipal Election Forms also available from Forms Ontario.
Candidate Information Night
A Candidate and Third Party Advertiser Information Night was held at the Oxford County Administration Building, 21 Reeve Street, Woodstock on April 26, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Review the Ministry presentation from the Information Night.
Candidate Information Presentation - Intelivote
The Township's contracted voting company (Intelivote) provided a presentation to candidates regarding Internet and Telephone voting on August 16, 2018.
View a copy of the Intelivote presentation.
2018 Nomination Information |
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Nominations are open as of Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. and close on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. To run as a Member of Council for the 2018 Municipal Election, you must file a nomination paper. Please note the following:
AMO provides an online So You Want to Run For Council Session. |
Am I eligible to be a member of Council? |
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In order to run for office in East Zorra-Tavistock Township, an individual must be:
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Who is not eligible to be a member of Council? |
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The following are not eligible to be elected as a Member of Council, or from holding office as a Member of Council:
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How do I file a nomination form? |
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Nomination forms must be filed in-person as original signatures are required. To file a nomination, you must provide the following:
Any documents that are not complete will not be accepted. You may file a nomination form beginning May 1, 2018 to July 27, 2018 ending at 2 p.m. Note: It is appreciated if interested parties arrange ahead of time with the Clerk as to when they will be coming to file a nomination. Please contact the email the Clerk or call 519-462-2697 to arrange an appointment. |
How do I withdraw from the election? |
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If you no longer wish to run for office in the 2018 Municipal Election, you must:
The last day to file a withdrawal is Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. |
Accessibility
The Township Office is fully accessible to persons with disabilities who wish to submit a nomination for the upcoming election. Alternate formats of documents are available upon request.
