May 2 is the official kick-off date for the upcoming Municipal Election.  Individuals wanting to file a nomination paper for the offices of Reeve, Councillor or School Board Trustee can do so starting today.

The next municipal and school board election will be held Monday, October 24, 2022. The last municipal election was held on October 22, 2018. 

This website will provide you with all you need to know about the upcoming election.

• Municipal Elections Act, 1996
• Municipal Act, 2001
• Education Act

• 2022 Third Party Advertisers’ Guide
  Find out how to register as a third party advertiser in Ontario municipal council and school board elections and the rules you must follow under the Municipal Elections Act.

• 2022 Candidates’ Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections
  Find out how to run as a candidate in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.

• Lead Where You Live: A guide on running for municipal council
  If you are thinking of running for election in 2022, this guide will introduce you to some of the key steps in that process.
  Cost: $55.00

• Municipal Elections Website, Province of Ontario

• 2022 Voters’ Guide - Ontario municipal council and school board elections
  Find out who is eligible to vote, how to vote and how you can support candidates in Ontario municipal council and school board elections.
• VoterLookup.ca
  Determine if you are on the voter's list for the upcoming Municipal election.

• Municipal Elections Website, Province of Ontario

The County of Lanark allows campaign signs on county road allowances as long as sight lines are not affected, and the signs are removed immediately after the election.

The provincial policy with respect to the posting of campaign advertising on provincial road allowances follows on the next few pages.

Posters or similar campaign advertising that will be installed or affixed to poles belonging to Hydro One Network, Bell Canada or other public utilities will require the permission of these respective approving authorities.

The investigation or prosecution for any acts of vandalism to campaign advertising of the Candidates should be referred to the local police force by the complainant. The municipality or any of its municipal servants, employees or agents will not be responsible.

Lanark County Sign By-law

What are the rules for election campaign signage?

Election signs cannot be erected until the day after Nomination Day (August 19, 2022). Signs must be removed after Election Day (October 24, 2022).

What information must be contained in a candidate advertisement?

1. Identification of the candidate.

What information does a candidate need to provide to a broadcaster or publisher?

A candidate must provide the following information in writing to a broadcaster or publisher before allowing their advertisement to appear:

1. The name of the candidate; and
2. The name, business address, and telephone number of the individual who deals with the broadcaster or publisher under the direction of the candidate.

What information must be contained in a third party advertisement?

1. The name of the registered third party;
2. The municipality where the registered third party is registered; and
3. A telephone number, mailing address or email address at which the registered third party may be contacted regarding the advertisement.

What information does a registered third party need to provide to a broadcaster or publisher?

A registered third party must provide the following information in writing to a broadcaster or publisher before allowing their advertisement to appear:

1. The name of the registered third party;
2. The name, business address and telephone number of the individual who deals with the broadcaster or publisher under the direction of the registered third party; and
3. The municipality where the registered third party is registered.

Broadcasters and publishers are prohibited from allowing an advertisement to appear if this information is not provided to them.

Please be advised that if a municipality is satisfied that the third party advertising rules have been contravened, as outlined in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the municipality may require a person to remove the advertisement or discontinue the advertising.

• is a Canadian citizen; is at least 18 years old;
• is a resident of board's area of jurisdiction;
• is a supporter of that school board; and
• is not prohitibed from voting.

Despite the above, the following people are disqualified from being elected as a school board trustee or from holding office on any school board:

• an employee of the school board unless he or she takes an unpaid leave of absence beginning the day they are nominated and resigns if elected to the office;
• a clerk, treasurer, deputy-clerk or deputy-treasurer of any municipality within the area of jurisdiction of the school board except those on an unpaid leave of absence;
• a member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations. Proof of resignation must be provided by the close of nominations or the Clerk will not certify the nomination; and
• a candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement(s) in the last Municipal election or by-election.