The Municipality of West Elgin is seeking interested applicants with accounting, auditing, and legal experience and from individuals with in depth knowledge of campaign finance rules of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, for appointment to the Elgin Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee.

The detailed position advertisement can be found here.

A copy of the application form can be found here.

A person is entitle to be an elector or a candidate for the Municipal Election, if on voting day (October 24, 2022) the person is: 

•  A Canadian Citizen
• At least 18 years of age 
• Residing in the Municipality of West Elgin, or an owner of property or tenant of land in the Municipality or the spouse of such an owner or tenant
• is not otherwise prohibited from voting

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has put together a guide for voters. 

Campaign periods begin when candidates file their nomination papers and end on October 23, 2022. Candidates may not accept donations, spend money, or advertise until they file their nomination.

If interested in running for office, you are encouraged to view the Ministry's Candidates Guide.

Full details available in the 2022 Candidates Package and Election Campaign Forms. Questions may be directed to the Clerk by email (clerk@westelgin.net) or phone 519-785-0560 ext. 222

The Municipality of West Elgin’s Accessibility Pre-Election Report supports and strengthens the Municipality’s commitment to respond to the needs of all electors. The focus of this Plan is to ensure that electoral services are accessible to all electors and candidates. The intention is to identify and reduce or eliminate barriers and create a positive voting experience.

The review of accessibility issues and initiatives and addressing barrier prevention and/or removal is an ongoing practice. This plan will be updated as new opportunities are identified or become available. 

Municipal Elections Accessibility Plan

AMTCO Candidates Guide to an Accessible Election

Accessible Municipal Elections Guide

Clerk's Election Procedures

In an election year, the Clerk shall establish procedures and forms for use of any voting and vote-counting equipment authorized by by-law and provide a copy of the procedures and forms to each candidate when his/her nominations are filed.

2022 Municipal Election Procedures

Candidate Package

A candidate package can be picked up from the Municipal Office at 22413 Hoskins Line during regular business hours or you can download the information below.

Nomination Form - return to Municipal Clerk when registering as a candidate.  DO NOT SIGN - must be signed in front of Clerk

Endorsement Form - return to Municipal Clerk when registering as a candidate. Please ensure it is signed by 25 eligible electors

Consent to Release Personal Information - return to Municipal Clerk when registering as a candidate.  DO NOT SIGN- must be signed in front of Clerk

Notice of Penalties - bring blank form with you to Municipal Office, this will be filled out by the person taking your nomination

Estimated Maximum Campaign Expenses - bring blank form with you to Municipal Office, this will be filled out by the person taking your nomination

Declaration of proper use of the Voters' List - return to Municipal Clerk when registering as a candidate.  DO NOT SIGN - must be signed in front of Clerk

If a Candidate decides to withdrawal their nomination prior to 2:00 pm on August 19, 2022 they must fill out the Withdrawal of Nomination Form - return to Municipal Clerk when registering as a candidate.  DO NOT SIGN - must be signed in front of Clerk

Financial Statement - Auditor's Report - to be filled out at the end of the Campaign Period (day nomination papers file to December 31, 2022)

Information for Candidates

• 2022 Candidate Information Sheet
• Letter to Financial Institution
• Duties of Candidate
• Municipal Conflict of Interests Act
• Voter Identification
• Estimated Maximum Campaign Expenses by Office
• AMCTO Candidates Guide to Accessible Elections
• Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy
• Ward Boundary Map