Qualifications

Candidates are responsible for ensuring that they meet the Candidate Qualifications prior to filing their nomination papers. A nomination paper must be filed prior to accepting campaign contributions or incurring expenses. To run for Council (Mayor, District Councillor or Ward Councillor) the person must be:

• A resident of the Township of Lake of Bays; or
• A non-resident who is an owner or tenant of land in the Township of Lake of Bays or the spouse of or same sex partner of such an owner or tenant; and
• A Canadian citizen; and
• At least eighteen (18) years of age; and
• Not legally prohibited from voting; and
• Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office; and 
• Able to provide at least 25 signatures from individuals eligible to vote in the Township of Lake of Bays on the day they signed the endorsement.

Nomination Package

• Notice of Nomination for Office

Please print ALL the following documents for the complete Nomination Package

• Nomination Paper (Form 1)
• Endorsement of Nomination (Form 2) *Print 5 copies
• Declaration of Qualifications
• Withdrawal of Nomination
• Consent to Release Personal Information
• Municipal Campaign Account
• Estimated Campaign Spending Limits
• Notice to Candidate for Filing Requirements
• Candidates Declaration - Proper Use of of Voters List
• Notice of Penalties 

Candidate Information 

• 2022 Candidate's Guide (Ministry of Municipal Housing and Affairs)
• Elections Signs
  • Municipal Election Sign By-law
  • District Municipality of Muskoka Election Signs
  • Visit the Road Permits page for more information on applicable sign permits for the District Municipality of Muskoka
  • Ministry of Transportation Guidelines for Election Signs
• Use of Corporate Resources for Elections Purposes
• Council Remuneration (By-law 2022-026)

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• Financial Statement (Form 4)
• Financial Statement - Subsequent Expenses (Form 5)
• Extension of Campaign Period (Form 6)
• Campaign Spending Information
• Voter Identification
• District of Muskoka Candidate Information 
• District of Muskoka Standing and Ad Hoc Committees
• Lake of Bays Interactive Ward Map
• AMCTO Candidates Guide to Accessible Elections
• Count Us In: Accessible Constituency, Riding Association, Central Party and Campaign Offices
• Count Us In: Accessible Campaign Information and Communication
• Count Us In: All-Candidate Meetings

Resources

This webpage provides potential Candidates and School Board Trustee's and Third Party Advertisers with additional resources for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Trustee Election. 

• Municipal Elections Act
• Municipal Act
• Municipal Conflict of Interests Act
• The Ontario Municipal Councillor's Guide
• School Board Trustee's Information Website

Training and Webinars 

• Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO) Course -  Lead Where you Live - A guide on Running for Municipal Council

• Thinking of Running for Municipal Council or School Board Trustee?  An Information Session for Municipal Election and School Board Candidates was held on April 5, 2022. You can view the video here:

  Candidate Information Session (VIDEO) - April 5, 2022

  This session was hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and provides information on:

  • Roles and responsibilities of elected officials, staff and Third-Party Advertisers
  • Eligibility rules
  • Nomination process
  • Campaign finances
  • Compliance audit
  • Voters’ list
  • Scrutineers
  • Recounts
  • Resources

  Link to Presentation Slides

  For more information on how to run as a candidate for local council, or how to register as a third-party advertiser, the 2022 Candidates' Guide and 2022 Third-Party Advertisers' Guide - provided by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - are now available.
  
  

• A free virtual session regarding municipal election candidate finances.
  
  Candidate Finance Info Session (VIDEO) - August 25, 2022
  
  This session was hosted in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and provides information on:
  

  • Running for a different office (finance implications)

  • TPA nomination and advertising

  • Contributions and contributor limits

  • Self funding
  • Borrowing
  • Spending limits
  • Campaign finance
  • Financial Statement
  • Surplus
  • Compliance audit
  • Penalties
  • Forms 4 and 8
    
    Link to Presentation Slides

Election Procedures 

 Election Procedures