If you are interested in registering as a candidate, ensure that your nomination papers are filed between May 2 and August 19, 2022. Candidates may not begin campaigning until all necessary documents are filed with the Clerk’s Office.
May 2 - August 18: Nomination period for Candidates
August 19: Nomination Day - last day to submit or withdraw a nomination before 2:00 p.m.
August 22: Official List of Candidates Posted
October 19 - October 24: Voting Period in North Stormont
October 24: Voting Day and Preliminary Election Results Announced
November 15: New term of Council Commences
November 16: Inaugural Meeting of the New Term of Council
March 31, 2023: Deadline for Candidates to File Financial Statements
Mayor (1 position)
Deputy Mayor (1 position)
Councilor (3 positions)
Nomination papers for school boards must be obtained and filed at the appropriate Municipal Office for the following offices:
English Public School Board Trustee - Upper Canada District School Board
One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Township of North Stormont, Russell Township & Township of North Dundas. Nominations for this office must be filed with the Township of Russell Township.
English Separate School Board Trustee - Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Township of South Stormont, Township of North Stormont, Municipality of South Dundas and Township of North Dundas. Nominations for this office must be filed with the Township of South Stormont.
French Public School Board Trustee - Conseil des ecoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario
One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Township of South Stormont, Township of North Stormont, Township of South Glengarry, Township of North Glengarry, Municipality of South Dundas, Township of North Dundas and the City of Cornwall. Nominations for this office must be filed with the City of Cornwall.
French Separate School Board Trustee - Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l’Est ontarien
One (1) to be elected by all voters in the Township of South Stormont, Township of North Stormont, Township of South Glengarry, Township of North Glengarry, Municipality of South Dundas, Township of North Dundas. Nominations for this office must be filed with the Township of North Glengarry.
To qualify as a candidate you must meet all of the following conditions:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old
- a resident in the Township of North Stormont or a non-resident of North Stormont and you or your spouse own or rent property in the Township
- not otherwise prohibited under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or by law
The following people are disqualified from being elected as a member of council, or from holding office as a member of council:
- a judge of any court
- a member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations. Proof of resignation must be provided by the close of nominations or the Clerk will not certify the nomination
- a candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement or exceeded the prescribed spending limit in the last municipal election or by-election
Township of North Stormont Employees
- Employees of the Township of North Stormont who wish to run for Mayor or Councillor must take an unpaid leave of absence before filing a nomination paper.
- The employee must provide a copy of the documentation showing that they have taken the leave of absence and the effective date.
The following people are disqualified from being elected as a school board trustee, or from holding office on any school board:
- a clerk, treasurer, deputy-clerk or deputy-treasurer of any municipality within the area of jurisdiction of the school board except those on an unpaid leave of absence
- a member of the Provincial Legislature, the Federal House of Commons or Senate who has not resigned from their office by the close of nominations. Proof of resignation must be provided by the close of nominations or the Clerk will not certify the nomination
- a candidate who failed to file the necessary financial statement or exceeded the prescribed spending limit in the last municipal election or by-election
School Board Employees
- Employees of any school board (including supply teachers) are disqualified from being elected as school board trustee or from holding office on any school board, except during a leave of absence.
- The employee must be on a leave of absence before filing their nomination paper.
- They must provide the Clerk with documentation showing that they have taken the leave of absence and the effective date.
Candidates are not allowed to spend money to campaign or ask for or accept contributions before filing nomination forms.
Campaign spending limits will be provided when filing your nomination forms.
To run for a position on Council (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor) or School Board Trustee for the 2022 Municipal Election, you must file nomination papers.
To file a nomination, you must provide:
- nomination paper
- at least 25 declaration of endorsements
- current acceptable identification
- nomination filing fee (paid by cash, debit card, certified cheque or money order, payable to ‘Township North Stormont’)
- the filing fee is $200 for candidates running for Mayor and $100 for Deputy Mayor, Councillor or school board trustee candidates
- nomination fees are refunded to candidates once they file the required financial statement
Candidate Information packages are available for pick up at the Township office during regular office hours (8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday). Electronic versions of the package contents are available below.
Nominations can be filed in person, by an agent or in extenuating circumstances, electronically (via a virtual meeting) with the Clerk during regular office hours (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday), beginning May 2, 2022 and ending on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM. If an agent is filing a nomination on your behalf, the agent must provide the above documents as well as their own identification.
To schedule an appointment to file the nomination documents, candidates can contact the Clerk’s office either by email: ccalder@northstormont.ca OR by phone: 613-984-2821 ext. 223. Nominations may be filed beginning on May 2, 2022 and ending on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM