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Women's Municipal Campaign School
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 Women's Municipal Campaign School January 27, 2018
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Highlights Qualifications Term Nominations Campaigning Financial Responsibilities/Spending Limits 3rd Party Advertising Campaign Contribution/Expenses Financial Reporting/Compliance Helpful Hints Key Dates Contacts
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General Qualifications
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 General Qualifications A candidate for municipal office must, upon nomination, be a qualified municipal elector and fulfill all of the following requirements: A Canadian citizen; At least 18 years old; Not legally prohibited from voting; a resident of the municipality, a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality or the spouse (including a same sex partner) of such non-resident owner or tenant; Not disqualified by any legislation from holding office. Note – a candidate, if nominated must remain qualified throughout the election and if elected, throughout the term of office The Form 1
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School Board – Additional Qualifications
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 School Board – Additional Qualifications A resident within the jurisdiction of the board, A supporter of the board e.g. Roman Catholic if running for a separate school board – English or French.
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Not Eligible A judge of any court; A Senator, member of Parliament, a Member of Provincial Parliament; An inmate of a penal or correctional institution under sentence of imprisonment; A person who didn't file their financial statements/found guilty under bribery corrupt practices, conviction under Municipal Conflict of Interest. * A member of Parliament can register but must resign by nomination day or the Clerk is to reject the nomination
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General Information – Term of Office
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 General Information – Term of Office 4 years Begins on December 1 after the election in 2018 In 2022 the term of office will commence on November 15, 2022
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Nominations BIG CHANGE Nominations open May 1, 2018 Your nomination can be filed any day the municipal office is open(generally 8:30 to 4:30) Nomination Day is July 27, 2018– must be filed by 2:00 p.m. on that date Can't be nominated for more than one office In order to raise campaign funds or incur campaign expenses you must be nominated. Shortened up the campaign period substantially Jan 1 now May 1 Nomination day is 6 weeks earlier.
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Nomination Obtain papers from the Clerk of the municipality where you intend to run or from a municipal website or provincial website (Form currently not available from the province) Endorsed by 25 persons Pay the prescribed nomination fee $100 cash, certified cheque, debit ($200 if head of Council) Submit your papers or have an agent submit your papers by nomination day New Forms may not be available until April. Clerk's check the forms when you register – 18, Canadian Citizen. In some instances this includes a valid passport, driver's license. Etc. 25 persons – must be eligible voters eg.
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Candidate Withdrawal Candidates wishing to withdraw their nomination must do so by July 27, 2:00 pm.
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Campaigning No person who is in control of an apartment building, condominium building, non-profit housing cooperative or gated community may prevent a candidate or his or her representative from campaigning between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Signs are also allowed - landlord, condo corp may set reasonable condition on size and type. Access to residential premises 88.1 No person who is in control of an apartment building, condominium building, non-profit housing cooperative or gated community may prevent a candidate or his or her representative from campaigning between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. at the doors to the apartments, units or houses, as the case may be. 2016, c. 15, s. 46. Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 2016, c. 15, s /06/2016 Display of signs at residential premises 88.2 (1) No landlord or person acting on a landlord’s behalf may prohibit a tenant from displaying signs in relation to an election on the premises to which the lease relates. 2016, c. 15, s. 46. Same, condominium corporations (2) No condominium corporation or any of its agents may prohibit the owner or tenant of a condominium unit from displaying signs in relation to an election on the premises of his or her unit. 2016, c. 15, s. 46. Exception (3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), a landlord, person, condominium corporation or agent may set reasonable conditions relating to the size or type of signs in relation to an election that may be displayed on the premises and may prohibit the display of signs in relation to an election in common areas of the building in which the premises are found. 2016, c. 15, s. 46. Same (4) Despite subsection (3), no landlord, person, condominium corporation or agent may prohibit the display of signs in relation to an election in common areas of the building if space in the building is being used as a voting place.
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Financial Responsibilities
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 Financial Responsibilities Establish a separate account for all activities Deposit all contributions intact into the campaign account Ensure all campaign expenses are taken from this account Value and record contributions of goods or services Issue receipts for every contribution
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Financial Responsibilities
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 Financial Responsibilities Remember you can't get contributions or make any expenditure until you are nominated Consider appointing a chief financial officer/campaign manager to keep track of the books A candidate whose campaign contributions or expenses exceed $10,000 must have an auditor to complete financial statements The candidate is ultimately responsible for all finances The following formulas are prescribed for the purpose of subsection (9) of the Act (maximum amount for parties, etc., after voting day): 1. In the case of a candidate for the office of head of council of a municipality, the amount shall be calculated as 10 per cent of the amount calculated under paragraph 1 of section 5. 2. In the case of a candidate for another office, the amount shall be calculated as 10 per cent of the amount calculated under paragraph 2 of section 5. O. Reg. 326/16, s. 4.
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Contributions - How much can you spend.
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 Contributions - How much can you spend. The Clerk of the municipality where you register will advise you on how much you can spend – formula in regulation 5. The following formulas are prescribed for the purpose of subsection (6) of the Act (maximum amount): 1. In the case of a candidate for the office of head of council of a municipality, the amount shall be calculated by adding together $7,500 plus 85 cents for each elector entitled to vote for the office. 2. In the case of a candidate for another office, the amount shall be calculated by adding together $5,000 plus 85 cents for each elector entitled to vote for the office.
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New Rules for Candidates and Spouses - Max. contribution
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 New New Rules for Candidates and Spouses - Max. contribution A candidate for an office on a council and his or her spouse shall not make contributions to the candidate’s own election campaign that, combined, exceed an amount equal to the lesser of, (a) the amount calculated by adding, (i) in the case of a candidate for the office of head of council of a municipality, $7,500 plus 20 cents for each elector entitled to vote for the office, or (ii) in the case of a candidate for an office on a council of a municipality other than the office of head of council, $5,000 plus 20 cents for each elector entitled to vote for the office; and (b) $25, , c. 10, Sched. 4, s. 8 (10). 5. The following formulas are prescribed for the purpose of subsection (6) of the Act (maximum amount): 1. In the case of a candidate for the office of head of council of a municipality, the amount shall be calculated by adding together $7,500 plus 85 cents for each elector entitled to vote for the office. 2. In the case of a candidate for another office, the amount shall be calculated by adding together $5,000 plus 85 cents for each elector entitled to vote for the office.
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New Rules – Who Can't Contribute
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 New Rules – Who Can't Contribute BIG CHANGE Who can - an individual who is normally resident in Ontario. Who cannot - trade union, corporations, political parties, The Crown.
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 3rd Party Advertising BIG CHANGE An advertisement in any medium that has the purpose of promoting or supporting or opposing a candidate(s) or a 'yes' or 'no' question on a ballot. Can't be under the direction of the candidate When no expenses are incurred by the person/entity in relation to the advertisement When given or transmitted by an individual or employees, by a corporation to its shareholders, directors, members or employees or by a trade union to its members or employees.
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Rules for 3rd Parties New Individuals, corporations or trade unions are eligible to register as a third party Need to formally registered with the local Clerk as a third party advertiser. Registration process open – May 1, 2018 to Friday Oct 19, 2018 Their spending limits will be calculated like candidates by local municipality. Regional positions If a third party advertiser wishes to advertise in more than one municipality, they will have to register in each municipality. This also mean that each registration is a separate campaign with its own spending limits.
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Rules for 3rd Parties Maximum contribution for a single contributor is $1,200 to a registered third party $5,000 to 2 or more registered third parties in a municipality Need to file financial statements
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3rd Party Advertisements
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 3rd Party Advertisements Name of the registered third party Municipality where third party is registered Name, business address and telephone number of the individual under direction of the 3rd party advertiser. Broadcaster/publisher must keep records. Municipality can remove or discontinue the advertisement if person, group not registered.
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What is a Campaign Expense
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 What is a Campaign Expense Any expense incurred for goods and services in relation to an election Include the replacement value of any good held in inventory Nomination filing fee (subject to spending limits) Interest on loans (subject to spending limits)
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Contributions Only contributions up to $25 can be accepted in cash Any donation over $100 must be listed on your financial information return No single or total combined donation can exceed $1200 unless it is your own money or the money of your spouse. Change
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Financial Disclosure The campaign period lasts until December 31, 2018 You will need to disclose your finances by March 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. There are extensions but pay attention there are ramifications for not filing Fee of $ to extend Return of your filing fee
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Helpful Hints Get to know your Municipal Clerk well – do this early Get a copy of the Candidate Guide link from a municipal site Find someone to mentor you Open a bank account specifically for the campaign Keep meticulous track of expenses and donations Appoint people to help you Understand the type of voting system being used paper vs. electronic voting, phone voting, web voting, mail in ballot Candidate are entitled to be represented at voting locations
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Key Dates 2018 Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Nomination Period Commences at 8:30 a.m.* First day Notice of Registration as Third Party Advertiser can be filed Friday, July 27, 2018 Nomination Day – Nominations accepted between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 Acclamation(s) declared Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 Last day for Third Party Advertisers to register Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 Voting Day Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 Term of Office Commences Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 Campaign Period Ends
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27/01/2018 Key Dates 2019 Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 Last day for elected candidate to disclaim all right to an office Friday, Mar. 29, 2019 Deadline for filing financial statements for reporting period ending December 31, 2018 Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 Deadline for filing statement for reporting period ending June 30, 2019 (extension)
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Municipal Clerks in Waterloo Region
Women's Campaign School 27/01/2018 Municipal Clerks in Waterloo Region Michael Di Lullo, Cambridge Christine Tarling, Kitchener, Olga Smith , Waterloo Ashley Sage, North Dumfries
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Women's Campaign School 2623786
27/01/2018 Clerk's Cont'd Grace Kosch, Wellesley Barb McLeod, Wilmot Valrie Hummel, Woolwich Kris Fletcher, Region of Waterloo Province of Ontario – Municipal Affairs Material out of date
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