river districtThe 2022 River District Board of Management Election is fast approaching. For anyone proposing to be a candidate for the 2022 Election on November 14, 2022, this is the final week to submit your nomination papers.

Candidates interested in running for the seven (7) offices of Director of the River District Board of Management must file a nomination with the River District Election Manager.

Nominations will be accepted until Thursday, October 6, 2022 by scheduling an appointment with the Election Manager, and on Friday, October 7, 2022 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (Nomination Day) at City Hall located at 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound.

All nomination forms must be submitted to the Election Manager on the approved forms available at City Hall or on the election website www.owensound.ca/riverdistrictelection. All nomination forms must be submitted IN PERSON by the candidate or the candidate’s agent. Candidates can schedule an appointment with the Election Manager by emailing [email protected] or by calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1229.

If a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill the seven (7) Director offices, an election will be held using a paper ballot. Members will be able to cast their ballot in person at City Hall on Monday, November 14, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

An Advance Voting Day will also be provided and will be held at City Hall on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The final day to file a candidate nomination is Friday, October 7, 2022, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. The River District Board of Management Election Voting Day is Monday, November 14, 2022. Advance Voting Day will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact Staci Landry, River District Election Manager, at 519-376-4440 ext. 1229 or email [email protected].

Source: media release