Information for Candidates

Key Dates

Nomination Period: May 1, 2022 to August 19, 2022

Between May 1, 2022 to August 18, 2022, nomination papers can be filled during regular municipal office hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Nomination Day: August 19, 2022

On Nomination Day, nomination papers can be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Candidate Information - FAQ

Further to the amended Municipal Elections Act, Nomination Day has moved to August 19, 2022 for the 2022 municipal elections. Nominations open May 1, 2022.

Township of McGarry Municipal Election 2022

Monday, October 24, 2022.

QUALIFICATIONS

DISQUALIFICATIONS

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NOMINATION PAPER TIMELINES, FILING & FEES

EXAMINATION OF NOMINATIONS

WITHDRAWL OF NOMINATIONS

Lead where You Live : AMO'S Guide to Running for Municipal Election

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) understands there are many moving parts and things to know when it comes to running for municipal council.

With the October 2022  election in mind, AMO has assembled an easy-to-use guide that provides all the information you need when preparing to run for council. What you will find in AMO's guide are important considerations on managing your campaign like:

• 2022 municipal election key dates
• What you can expect once you step into the spotlight
• Important considerations on campaign finances
• Campaign rules; and
• Election day and alternative voting

Although the Lead Where You Live guide doesn't get into the ins and outs of council and council meetings, it does highlight things you will want to get familliar with during your campaign so you are prepared should you be elected.

After the elections, AMO will be providing a range of training and resources to help incoming councillors navigate the ins and outs of council meetings, legislation, staff-council relationships, conflict of interest and so much more.

This new and refreshed guide replaces AMO's "So You Are Thinking of Running for Council".

Get your copy of Lead Where You Live here.