Individuals may consider running for one of the following offices:
Mayor – one (1) elected at large
Councillors – 6 (six) elected at large
School Board Trustee – one (1) elected per board
Who can be a candidate? |
A person is entitled to be a candidate for Mayor or Councillor if he or she:
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Who cannot be a candidate? |
* Despite the above disqualification, MPs, MPPs and Senators may be nominated for municipal office without having to resign their current seat in parliament. However, by 2:00 p.m. on Nomination Day, MPs, MPPs and Senators will be required to resign their current seat should they wish to continue to seek municipal office. |
Nomination Information |
To run for the office of Mayor, Councillor, or School Board Trustee, candidates must file a prescribed nomination paper. Candidates cannot raise or spend any money on their campaign until this nomination paper is filed. Nomination papers must be filed by the candidate, in person, or by an agent acting on the candidate’s behalf, at Prescott Town Hall, during regular office hours. The nomination paper may not be faxed, mailed, or emailed, as an original signature is required. If an agent of the candidate is filing the nomination paper, the form must be fully completed prior to filing. The candidate or the agent filing the nomination paper will be required to provide proof of identity. Nomination Papers will be available online and can be picked up at Prescott Town Hall beginning May 1, 2018, at 9 a.m. Nomination Papers can be submitted up until July 27, 2018, at 2 p.m. Things needed for filing:
NOTE: Please visit the Clerk's Office for a complete Nomination Package. Nomination Papers are public documents and are available for inspection in the Clerk’s Office.
Filing Fees Candidates must pay a filing fee when they submit their nomination papers. These fees must be paid at the time of filing – by cash, debit, or certified cheque.
Nomination filing fees are refundable if the candidate’s financial statement and auditor’s report are filed on or before March 29, 2019 at 2 p.m.
Withdrawal of Nomination A candidate who wishes to withdraw his or her nomination must notify the Clerk in writing before 2 p.m. on July 27, 2018. The candidate must file his or her withdrawal or statement in person and may be required to provide identification. The candidate will still be required to submit a financial statement (due no later than March 29, 2019, at 2 p.m.) covering all financial transactions up to the time of the withdrawal. |
Candidate Resources:
Candidate Information Sessions:
Candidate Information Session Video: https://youtu.be/uJRPeYgSRB4