On November 23, 2009 eligible voters in Ward 3 will have the opportunity vote to elect a ward councillor, who will serve the remainder of the current term of Council. The term of Council ends November 30, 2010. The Clerk is responsible for conducting the by-election process in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996
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Below is a schedule of important dates for voters and candidates relating to the Markham Ward 3 By-election.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
to Friday, October 9, 2009 |
Nomination Period
Nominations may be filed by candidates (or their agents) prior to Nomination Day at any time when the Clerk’s Department is open (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). |
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
to Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
Campaign Period
The campaign period begins on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, or whenever a candidate files the nomination papers (whichever is later) and ends on January 7, 2010, unless the candidate withdraws the nomination, the Clerk rejects the nomination or the candidate is continuing his or her campaign to erase a deficit. |
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Week of October 5, 2009 |
Voters’ List Available
The Voters’ List is available, where requested in writing by the candidate, for pick up by registered candidates at the Town of Markham Municipal Election Office. |
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Monday, October 5, 2009 to
Monday, November 23, 2009 |
Revision Period
Eligible voters whose names are not on the Voters’ List or whose names were shown incorrectly on the List may be added to the Voters’ List or have the information on the List amended by filing an application with the Clerk’s Department or at the voting place.
Voters will be able to view their own information at the Clerks Department or online at www.markham.ca |
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| Friday, October 9, 2009 |
Nomination Day
Last day for filing a nomination forms. Nominations forms may be filed with the Clerk’s Department only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Certification of Nomination Papers
The Clerk will certify all bona fide nomination papers by 5:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Withdrawal of Nominations
Nominations may be withdrawn in writing by 5:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday, October 13, 2009 |
Acclamations
The Clerk declares after 5:00 p.m. if the office is acclaimed (i.e. only if one (1) individual filed a Nomination Form). |
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| Tuesday, October 3, 2009 to Monday, November 13, 2009 |
Proxy Vote Certificates
Eligible voters appointed as voting proxies must apply for their Proxy Vote Certificates in the Clerk’s Department during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday) and on each Advance Voting day from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. |
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| Monday, October 19, 2009 |
Certificate of Maximum Campaign Spending Limits
The Clerk to provide a Certificate of Maximum Campaign spending limits to all certified candidates. |
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| Monday, October 26, 2009 |
Campaign Signs
Election signs may be erected as of this date as per By-law 2002-94, as amended. |
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Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15 |
Early Voting Days
Candidates will be advised by the Clerk in advance of days for Early Voting. Early voting days take place at the Varley Art Gallery, 216 Main Street Unionville, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 14 & 15. |
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009 |
VOTING DAY
Voting is held between 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
End of Campaign Period
The end of the Campaign Period is January 7, 2010, unless a candidate withdraws his or her nomination, the nomination is rejected by the Clerk or the candidate is continuing his or her campaign to erase a deficit. Candidates may not raise funds or incur expenditures beyond this date unless they have a deficit and have notified the Clerk of the extension to the campaign period. |
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| Thursday, January 7, 2010 |
Notification to the Clerk of a Deficit and Continuation of the Campaign Period
If a candidate has a deficit on January 7, 2010 and wishes to continue fundraising to eliminate the deficit, the candidate must notify the Clerk on the prescribed form on or before 5:00 p.m., January 7, 2010. Failure to do so will mean that the campaign period ends on Tuesday, January 7, 2010. |
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| Monday, February 22, 2010 |
Deadline for Filing of Financial Statements
This is the final date by which registered candidates must file their financial statements. |
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