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October 2014 | 2 Mayor Ward Councillors Elected every four years Township of King Township Council
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October 2014 | 3 King Responsibilities Fire and Emergency Services By-Law Enforcement Legislative Services Libraries Museum/Archives Parks/Trails Recreation Facilities Planning New Development Building Regulations Heritage Registration/ Designation Local Roads Sidewalks Snow Clearing Garbage/Waste Collection
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October 2014 | 4 Township of King Committee of the Whole Township Committees King Committees Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) Audit Committee Committee of Adjustment Heritage Advisory Committee (HAC) Sustainability Advisory Committee (SAC)
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October 2014 | 5 Township Committees Volunteer on a municipal board or committee Advise on matters or provide advice to Council Eligibility requirements to join Contact the Township for details
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October 2014 | 6 How Decisions get Made Staff reporting/policy development Staff Reports Committee of the Whole Council Public feedback
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October 2014 | 7 Your Voice in King Speak at Council public meetings Deputation at Committee of the Whole meetings (COW) Write or e-mail your Mayor and/or Local Council Member
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October 2014 | 8 King Budget and Business Plan Process Council Working Session Budget and Business Plan Adopted Budget and Business Plan Tabled Revisions to Budget and Business Plan Develop Business Plan Draft Budget and Business Plan Staff Discussions Finance Staff Prepare Draft Budget
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October 2014 | 10 Municipal Election Every four years Monday, October 27, 2014 Mayor Ward Councillors School Trustee (where applicable)
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October 2014 | 11 Eligibility for Candidates A Canadian citizen At least 18 years of age A resident of the Township of King or the owner or tenant of land, or their spouse Not legally prohibited from voting Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office School Trustee Council A Canadian citizen At least 18 years of age A resident of the area of jurisdiction of the Board Eligible to be an elector for the School Board Not legally prohibited from voting Not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office A candidate must meet all of the requirements listed below
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October 2014 | 12 A Canadian citizen At least 18 years of age A resident of the Township of King, OR a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the Township of King or their spouse Not legally prohibited from voting Who can vote? YOU MUST BE: In order to vote you must meet all of the requirements listed below
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October 2014 | 13 Voter Notification Card Voters List Confirms you are on the voters list The card is mailed out to people who are on the voters list before election day with information on where and when to vote Being on the voters list makes it easier to vote Check if you are on the voters list at www.voterlookup.cawww.voterlookup.ca
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October 2014 | 14 Voter Identification Supporting identification that shows your name and address *If your name is on the voters list and you don’t have identification, you can fill out and sign a declaration at your voting location so that you can vote A valid Ontario driver’s licence A valid Ontario Health Card (only if it has your name and address) A mortgage, lease or rental agreement An insurance policy A credit card statement A utility bill such as hydro, water, gas, telephone or cable TV
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October 2014 | 15 How do I Vote? Arrive at your designated voting location Election staff will give you a ballot and instructions on how to fill it out 1.Show your voter notification card to the election staff 2.Show your identification to the election staff 3.Election staff will check if you are on the voters list
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October 2014 | 16 More Information Township of King 2075 King Road King City, Ontario L7B 1A1 905-833-5321 www.king.ca The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 1-877-464-9675 www.york.ca www.york.ca
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