Public Notice - Municipal Council Vacancy

Take notice that a vacancy exists on the Municipality of Kincardine Council for one (1) Councillor Ward 1. Council will fill this vacancy by appointment in accordance with the Council Vacancy Policy: Procedure to Appoint an Eligible Elector to Fill a Vacancy.

The term of this position is from the date of Council Appointment (November 6, 2024) until the swearing in of the next Council after the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. To be considered for appointment, individuals must meet the following qualifications as outlined in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 as amended:

• Reside in or is the owner or tenant of land in the Municipality of Kincardine, or the spouse of such owner or tenant;
• Is a Canadian citizen;
• Is at least 18 years old; and
• Is not prohibited from voting under Section 17(3) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 or otherwise by law.

Interested individuals must complete a Council Vacancy Application Form, Declaration of Qualification Form, and a Freedom of Information (FOI) Release Form, and submit it in person at the Clerk’s Office. Applications will be accepted by the Clerk’s Office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday) commencing at 9 a.m. on September 23, 2024 until October 25, 2024 at 3 p.m. A candidate may withdraw their application by filing a written withdrawal in person with the Clerk’s Office by 2 p.m. on October 30, 2024.

Applicants shall also submit to the Clerk, an Expression of Interest for consideration of Council. Expressions of Interest will be typewritten on letter size (8 ½” x 11”) paper, shall not exceed two (2) pages (one-sided only) in length, and will include the Applicant’s name and address. Expressions of Interest that do not meet these requirements shall not be included in any Council Meeting Agenda, or be provided to Council by the Clerk.

Certified registered Candidates will be afforded the opportunity to address Council for a period of not more than ten (10) minutes and may be asked questions by Council during a Council Appointment Meeting to be held on November 6, 2024 at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre located at 1475 Concession 5, RR #5, Kincardine, Ontario.

For further information or to obtain a Council Vacancy Application Form, Declaration of Qualifications Forms, and Freedom of Information (FOI) Release Form, please visit the Council Vacancy webpage, or contact:

Jennifer Lawrie, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk
1475 Concession 5, R.R. #5, Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 2X6
519-396-3468 ext. 7111