West Lincoln Council votes to fill vacancy via by-election

News Release

West Lincoln Council votes to fill vacancy via by-election

For immediate release: July 16, 2024

At the July 15 Council (including all Committees) meeting, West Lincoln Council directed the Township Clerk to proceed with a by-election to fill the vacant Ward 3 Councillor position. The Council vacancy was declared at the June 24 Council meeting in accordance with section 259(c) of the Municipal Act.

The process to fill a vacancy via by-election is regulated by the Municipal Elections Act. A by-election is conducted following the same rules as a regular election, with the exception of some unique time frames and deadlines.

Timeline

The by-law to conduct a by-election must first be adopted at the August 12 Council (including all Committees) meeting, at which point, the following key dates will be established:

• August 13: Nomination period begins

• September 20: Nomination Day (nomination period ends at 2 p.m.)

• September 20: Withdrawal of nominations (by 2 p.m.)

• September 23: Certification of nominations

• August 13-October 31: Filing of notice of registration as third-party advertiser

• TBD: Advance poll

• TBD: Advance poll

• November 4: Voting Day

• November 5: Certification of by-election results

• TBD: New Councillor sworn in

Information and updates

Full details regarding West Lincoln’s Ward 3 By-election will be posted at www.westlincoln.ca/by-election. Follow the Township of West Lincoln on Facebook, X and Instagram @TWPWestLincoln for notifications and important updates.

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